HOD Humanities — D.S. High School Vacancy at D.S. High School, Mumbai
D.S. High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — D.S. High School
- School
- D.S. High School
- 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
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — D.S. High School at D.S. High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 87+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
D.S. High School, 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: D.S. High School is a State Board Day School in Sion West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — D.S. High School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
D.S. High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About D.S. High School
D.S. High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1939, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
D.S. High School is a State Board Day School in Sion West, Mumbai.
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