DES's Kirti M. Doongursee College of Arts, Science And Commerce is hiring a HOD Humanities — DES's Kirti M. Doongursee College of Arts, Science And Commerce in Mumbai
DES's Kirti M. Doongursee College of Arts, Science And CommerceKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — DES's Kirti M. Doongursee College of Arts, Science And Commerce
- School
- DES's Kirti M. Doongursee College of Arts, Science And Commerce
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
DES's Kirti M. Doongursee College of Arts, Science And Commerce, a State 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: Realizing the vision of our founding fathers of educating masses with class education, perform as a change agent in an onward journey of students struggling to become better persons of tomorrow by taking small strides of five years, delivering quality education. “Empowerment through Education” in terms of development of intellect, skills, ethics and culture of the society through conventional and non-conventional education.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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 does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About DES's Kirti M. Doongursee College of Arts, Science And Commerce
Realizing the vision of our founding fathers of educating masses with class education, perform as a change agent in an onward journey of students struggling to become better persons of tomorrow by taking small strides of five years, delivering quality education. “Empowerment through Education” in terms of development of intellect, skills, ethics and culture of the society through conventional and non-conventional education.
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