Deccan High School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Deccan High School in Bangalore

Deccan High School
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹8.0L – ₹11L / yrState Board9–11 yrs expPosted 9d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — Deccan High School
School
Deccan High School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.0L – ₹11L per year
Experience
9–11 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1965

Job description

Overview

Deccan High School (Bangalore, Karnataka) is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities — Deccan High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 61+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Deccan High School, a State Board 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

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What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Deccan High School

Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Bangalore

Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.

Common questions about this role

Where can I find similar vacancies?

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Is English fluency required?

Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.

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.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

About Deccan High School

Deccan High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1965, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

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