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HOD Humanities

₹8.7L – ₹21L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 7 Aug
Kanyakumari, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 31d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Zion International School (cbse)
City
Kanyakumari
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.7L – ₹21L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
2 Jun 2026
Closing date
7 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Kanyakumari — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.7L
per year
Typical
₹14.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.7L
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

Applications are invited for a HOD Humanities at Zion International School (cbse) in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Zion International School (cbse), established 2016, is a senior secondary campus in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.7 LPA – ₹20.7 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Zion International School (cbse) instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

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.

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.

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.

What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Kanyakumari?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Kanyakumari varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

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.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Zion International School (cbse)

Key facts about Zion International School (cbse)

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MARY FREADA.J
Affiliation #
1931172
Address
3/18, 3A,B,C, ALAMPARAI JUNCTION,PARVATHIPUAM, NAGERCOIL, KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT-629003, 3/18, Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu, 629003

Zion International School (cbse) is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu.

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