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HOD Humanities

₹7.8L – ₹23L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 8 Aug
Puducherry, Puducherrypart-timePosted 11d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Vivekanandha School
City
Puducherry
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹7.8L – ₹23L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
21 Jun 2026
Closing date
8 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Puducherry — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.8L
per year
Typical
₹15.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a HOD Humanities to join Vivekanandha School in Puducherry, Puducherry. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. School profile: Vivekanandha School in Puducherry, Puducherry — a senior secondary setup, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.8 LPA – ₹23.3 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Vivekanandha School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities?

Most HOD Humanities roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

Is English fluency required?

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

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

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About the school

Vivekanandha School

Key facts about Vivekanandha School

Key facts
Founded
2013
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MENAKA R
Affiliation #
2930011
Address
GOPALANKADAI ROAD, IYYANKUTTIPALAYAM, PUDUCHERRY., Gopalankadai Road, Puducherry, Puducherry, 605009

Vivekanandha School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.

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