HOD Humanities — Ascent Public School Opening — Ascent Public School, Gurgaon
Ascent Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Ascent Public School
- School
- Ascent Public School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Gurgaon, Haryana — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Ascent Public School at Ascent Public School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 28+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Ascent Public School, a CBSE school in Gurgaon, 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: Ascent Public School is a CBSE Day School in DLF Phase IV, Gurgaon.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Ascent Public School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Ascent Public School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
About Ascent Public School
Ascent Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Ascent Public School is a CBSE Day School in DLF Phase IV, Gurgaon.
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