HOD Humanities — Bombay Scottish School Opening — Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai

Bombay Scottish School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹9.4L – ₹12L / yrICSE9–11 yrs expPosted 5d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — Bombay Scottish School
School
Bombay Scottish School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
ICSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.4L – ₹12L per year
Experience
9–11 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1997

Job description

Overview

Day to day, the HOD Humanities — Bombay Scottish School at Bombay Scottish School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 29+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Bombay Scottish School, a ICSE 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

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

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

Working in an ICSE school

Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.

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

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.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities — Bombay Scottish School role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

About Bombay Scottish School

Bombay Scottish School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1997, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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