HOD Humanities — Excelsior American School Opening — Excelsior American School, Gurgaon
Excelsior American SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Excelsior American School
- School
- Excelsior American School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹15L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Excelsior American School, a IB Board school in Gurgaon, 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: Excelsior American School is one of the best residential and day-boarding schools in the country, located in the heart of Gurugram. By incorporating international pedagogy and UK’s Cambridge-based curricula, we encourage in our students an inherent curiosity and nurture in them their undiscovered potential. We can proudly wear the badge of experience, that has proved over the years our prowess in doing so. Our motto at Excelsior is “Self-Inspired Learning”. The motto is an embodiment of our belief in empowering independent thinking, an analytical approach and the ability to be self-driven and motivated. With our world-class campus in Gurugram– Excelsior is regarded as one of India’s top International Schools with its high standards of teaching methodology, technology collaboration, and a global culture in every aspect of learning.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Excelsior American School follows the IB curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Excelsior American 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.
About Excelsior American School
Excelsior American School is one of the best residential and day-boarding schools in the country, located in the heart of Gurugram. By incorporating international pedagogy and UK’s Cambridge-based curricula, we encourage in our students an inherent curiosity and nurture in them their undiscovered potential. We can proudly wear the badge of experience, that has proved over the years our prowess in doing so. Our motto at Excelsior is “Self-Inspired Learning”. The motto is an embodiment of our belief in empowering independent thinking, an analytical approach and the ability to be self-driven and motivated. With our world-class campus in Gurugram– Excelsior is regarded as one of India’s top International Schools with its high standards of teaching methodology, technology collaboration, and a global culture in every aspect of learning.
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