HOD Humanities — DAV International School Opening — DAV International School, Navi Mumbai
DAV International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — DAV International School
- School
- DAV International School
- City
- Navi Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.7L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 9–12 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
DAV International School, a CBSE school in Navi 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 the year 1998, D.A.V. Public School, Airoli, Navi Mumbai has the strength of more than 4000 students on its rolls. It upholds the great motto of imparting the modern and technological oriented education blended together with the rich Indian culture and ethics and giving an opportunity for all round development of body, mind and soul of students. It tries to inculcate the science of art of ‘How to learn’ in learners. It is committed to extend all possible opportunities to children to participate in learning through doing and offering conceptual clarity through illustrative Audio-Visual presentations displays, making them fun. Progressing through inquisition and innovation augmented with virtuous conduct deeply rooted in Indian heritage with a respect for others culture, a mark of global citizenship.
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About DAV International School
Founded in the year 1998, D.A.V. Public School, Airoli, Navi Mumbai has the strength of more than 4000 students on its rolls. It upholds the great motto of imparting the modern and technological oriented education blended together with the rich Indian culture and ethics and giving an opportunity for all round development of body, mind and soul of students. It tries to inculcate the science of art of ‘How to learn’ in learners. It is committed to extend all possible opportunities to children to participate in learning through doing and offering conceptual clarity through illustrative Audio-Visual presentations displays, making them fun. Progressing through inquisition and innovation augmented with virtuous conduct deeply rooted in Indian heritage with a respect for others culture, a mark of global citizenship.
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