Bangalore: HOD Humanities — Achala Vidya Nikethan Job at Achala Vidya Nikethan
Achala Vidya NikethanKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Achala Vidya Nikethan
- School
- Achala Vidya Nikethan
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Achala Vidya Nikethan (Bangalore, Karnataka) is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities — Achala Vidya Nikethan. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 21+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Achala Vidya Nikethan, a State Board school in Bangalore, is hiring a HOD Humanities.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Achala Vidya Nikethan is a State Board Day School in Nandini Layout, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Achala Vidya Nikethan
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Achala Vidya Nikethan follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
About Achala Vidya Nikethan
Achala Vidya Nikethan is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2005, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Achala Vidya Nikethan is a State Board Day School in Nandini Layout, Bangalore.
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