Pune: HOD Mathematics — DES School Job at DES School

DES School
Pune, Maharashtrafull-time₹6.0L – ₹9.0L / yrState Board5–12 yrs expPosted 3d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Mathematics — DES School
School
DES School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
Experience
5–12 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1884

Job description

Overview

HOD Mathematics — DES School at DES School, Pune. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

DES School, a State Board school in Pune, is hiring a HOD Mathematics.

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: DES School is a State Board Day School in Sadashiv Peth, Pune.

What you'll handle as a HOD Mathematics — DES School

Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.

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 Pune

Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.

Common questions about this role

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.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

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.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

About DES School

DES School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1884, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

DES School is a State Board Day School in Sadashiv Peth, Pune.

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