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HOD Humanities

₹7.7L – ₹23L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 6 Aug
Hyderabad, Telanganafull-timePosted 19d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Vivekananda Residential High School
City
Hyderabad
State
Telangana
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.7L – ₹23L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
6 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Hyderabad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.7L
per year
Typical
₹15.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a HOD Humanities to join Vivekananda Residential High School in Hyderabad, Telangana. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Vivekananda Residential High School: a senior secondary institution in Hyderabad, Telangana — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1994,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹7.7 LPA – ₹23.1 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Vivekananda Residential High School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Vivekananda Residential High School

Key facts about Vivekananda Residential High School

Key facts
Founded
1994
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Vinayakanagar Colony, Hayathnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, 641107

Vivekananda Residential High School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.

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