HOD Humanities — Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School, Kolhapur

An opening for a HOD Humanities in Kolhapur, Maharashtra at Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School in Kolhapur, Maharashtra operates as a secondary school — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:

• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Candidate requirements:
• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
• Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
• A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.8 LPA – ₹17.7 LPA).
• A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
• Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
• A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
• Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.