Focus High School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Focus High School in Hyderabad
Focus High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Focus High School
- School
- Focus High School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Focus High School, a IB Board 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: Focus High School is a community of life long learners that aims to enable children to excel in all aspects of life. The school provides for students’ holistic development: encouraging them to be critical and creative thinkers; guiding them to be principled and compassionate; training them for physical health; and preparing them for higher studies and work. Convinced that education is a means of establishing justice and mercy in the world, Focus High School ensures that its programmes are accessible to all.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
About Focus High School
Focus High School is a community of life long learners that aims to enable children to excel in all aspects of life. The school provides for students’ holistic development: encouraging them to be critical and creative thinkers; guiding them to be principled and compassionate; training them for physical health; and preparing them for higher studies and work. Convinced that education is a means of establishing justice and mercy in the world, Focus High School ensures that its programmes are accessible to all.
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