HOD Humanities — Ellen Public School Opening — Ellen Public School, Bangalore
Ellen Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Ellen Public School
- School
- Ellen Public School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bangalore, Karnataka — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Ellen Public School at Ellen Public School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 31+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Ellen Public School, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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: Ellen Public School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Basaveshwar Nagar, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Ellen Public School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Ellen Public School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
About Ellen Public School
Ellen Public School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1995, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Ellen Public School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Basaveshwar Nagar, Bangalore.
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