Social HOD

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.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge, especially of active and inclusive teaching methods.
• Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for teaching-learning and assessment.