Role & responsibilities : Job Summary The Head of the Social Studies Department is responsible for providing academic leadership, overseeing curriculum implementation, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The HOD plays a vital role in mentoring teachers, aligning departmental goals with school-wide objectives, and promoting student engagement and success in subjects like History, Geography, Civics, and Economics.

Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership
- Develop and implement the departments vision and strategy in alignment with the school’s academic goals.
- Lead curriculum planning, enrichment, and integration of interdisciplinary themes (e.g., SDGs, civic responsibility, cultural awareness).
- Ensure effective delivery of Social Studies content across grades, in line with CBSE/State board curriculum.
- Promote inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and project-based approaches. Team Management
- Supervise, mentor, and support Social Studies teachers in lesson planning, classroom strategies, and assessments.
- Facilitate professional development and training sessions for department members.
- Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback.
- Works in alignment with Social Academic Head from Central Office.
- Coordinate departmental meetings and promote collaboration and innovation. Assessment and Evaluation




- Oversee the design and implementation of formative and summative assessments.
- Analyze student performance data and guide teachers in addressing learning gaps. Resource Management
- Manage and update teaching materials, reference books, maps, models, and digital resources.
- Recommend and procure additional teaching aids or subscriptions relevant to the subject. Student Engagement
- Organize educational trips, exhibitions (e.g., History Day, Gallery walk), debates, or Model UN sessions.
- Guide students in participating in external Social Science competitions or Olympiads. Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain departmental records & curriculum plans.
- Conducts Coordination meetings, review question papers and worksheets, oversees event planning related to subject week celebration and other days observed in alignment to the subject.
- Contribute to school-wide initiatives, events, and inspection readiness (e.g., inter/intra school events). Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in History / Geography / Political Science / Social Science or related field.
- B.
Ed. (mandatory)
- Minimum 5–7 years of teaching experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role.
- Robust pedagogical knowledge, especially of active and inclusive teaching methods.
- Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for teaching-learning and assessment.

📌 Social HOD (Hyderabad)
🏢 Diamond Jubilee High School
📍 Hyderabad