Bright Start International Pre-School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Bright Start International Pre-School in Mumbai
Bright Start International Pre-SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Bright Start International Pre-School
- School
- Bright Start International Pre-School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bright Start International Pre-School, a IB Board 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: Founded in 2004 by the eminent child psychologist and educationist Dr Pragna Mehta, Bright Start Pre-School is a premier institution when it comes to an innovative direction in early childhood education. Children are respected as competent thinkers and communicators who are offered multiple opportunities to engage with a wide range of materials and resources to extend and challenge their thinking.We integrate the world recognised curriculum of C.I.E. (Cambridge International Examinations) with important aspects of Indian curriculum that prepare our students to perform well.Physical Education at BSFIS is designed to teach competency in motor skills as well as moving concepts, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the performance of physical activities.Besides academics, co scholastic activities form an integral part of the school curriculum. This aspect includes a wide range of co-curricular activities such as the Robotics Club, The Band Club, the Science Club.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most IB schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
About Bright Start International Pre-School
Founded in 2004 by the eminent child psychologist and educationist Dr Pragna Mehta, Bright Start Pre-School is a premier institution when it comes to an innovative direction in early childhood education. Children are respected as competent thinkers and communicators who are offered multiple opportunities to engage with a wide range of materials and resources to extend and challenge their thinking.We integrate the world recognised curriculum of C.I.E. (Cambridge International Examinations) with important aspects of Indian curriculum that prepare our students to perform well.Physical Education at BSFIS is designed to teach competency in motor skills as well as moving concepts, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the performance of physical activities.Besides academics, co scholastic activities form an integral part of the school curriculum. This aspect includes a wide range of co-curricular activities such as the Robotics Club, The Band Club, the Science Club.
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