Bishop Cotton Boys' School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Bishop Cotton Boys' School in Bangalore

Bishop Cotton Boys' School
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹11L – ₹15L / yrICSE11–15 yrs expPosted 18d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — Bishop Cotton Boys' School
School
Bishop Cotton Boys' School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
ICSE
School type
Day Cum Boarding
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹15L per year
Experience
11–15 years
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day Cum Boarding
Est. 1865

Job description

Overview

Bishop Cotton Boys' School, a ICSE 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: After standing tall for 155 glorious years, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of the "Eton of the East" and stands out as Bangalore’s leading school, one of India’s three top-ranked schools, and the No: 1 among all metro schools in India. The school has a strength of around 6000 students who have gone on to shine in different walks of life, all over the world. The school is affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). It offers the ICSE curriculum (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) at the Std 10 level, and the ISC curriculum (Indian School Certificate) at the Std 12 level where Science, Commerce and Humanities are the available options as streams of study.

Common questions about this role

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities — Bishop Cotton Boys' School role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

About Bishop Cotton Boys' School

After standing tall for 155 glorious years, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of the "Eton of the East" and stands out as Bangalore’s leading school, one of India’s three top-ranked schools, and the No: 1 among all metro schools in India. The school has a strength of around 6000 students who have gone on to shine in different walks of life, all over the world. The school is affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). It offers the ICSE curriculum (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) at the Std 10 level, and the ISC curriculum (Indian School Certificate) at the Std 12 level where Science, Commerce and Humanities are the available options as streams of study.

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Perks

Alumni AssociationTransportationGirls HostelWifiDanceGardeningDebatePicnics and excursionMusicDramaArt and CraftLibrary/Reading Room

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