HOD Humanities — Bombay International School Vacancy at Bombay International School, Mumbai

Bombay International School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹13L – ₹19L / yrIGCSE8–12 yrs expPosted 7d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — Bombay International School
School
Bombay International School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
IGCSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹19L per year
Experience
8–12 years
Posted
13 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1962

Job description

Overview

Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Bombay International School at Bombay International School. The school has been running for 64+ years. Curriculum: IGCSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Bombay International School, a IGCSE school in Mumbai, 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: Bombay International School is a IGCSE Day School in Gamdevi, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Bombay International School

Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.

Working in an IGCSE school

Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Mumbai

Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.

Common questions about this role

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

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.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

About Bombay International School

Bombay International School is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, established in 1962, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Bombay International School is a IGCSE Day School in Gamdevi, Mumbai.

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