HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School,
- City
- Sonbhadra
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.0L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Sonbhadra — snapshot
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HOD Humanities
at Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School,
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 36+ years.
Job description
Overview
Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School, in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh is seeking a HOD Humanities who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School, in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh: a senior secondary institution, established 1990, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.0 LPA – ₹20.4 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School,. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School, follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School,
Key facts about Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School,
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NARENDRA BHUSAN SHUKLA
- Affiliation #
- 2130209
Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School, is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.
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