HOD Humanities — DRS International School Opening — DRS International School, Hyderabad
DRS International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — DRS International School
- School
- DRS International School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Hyderabad, Telangana — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — DRS International School at DRS International School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 23+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
DRS International School, a CBSE school in Hyderabad, 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: DRS International School is a CBSE Day Cum Boarding in Gundlapochampally, Hyderabad.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — DRS International 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 CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
About teaching in Hyderabad
Hyderabad's K-12 market is anchored by large CBSE chains and a growing international-school segment.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — DRS International School?
Most HOD Humanities — DRS International School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
About DRS International School
DRS International School is a day cum boarding affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
DRS International School is a CBSE Day Cum Boarding in Gundlapochampally, Hyderabad.
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