Mumbai: HOD Humanities — Friends’ Academy Job at Friends’ Academy
Friends’ AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Friends’ Academy
- School
- Friends’ Academy
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Friends’ Academy, a ICSE 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: With the outstanding results achieved by the students of Std. X, Friends’ Academy has received 100% result in ICSE 2022 examination once again. The children have maintained the tradition of excellence set by the batches preceding them and have made our school proud. Mst. Shaunik Jain scored 99.17% in the examination and became the topper of the Batch 2022. We extend our gratitude to the teachers who always give the right direction to their students and inspire them to give their best. Hard work of teachers, students and parents is evident in the results. 30 students have scored 90% and above. Proud of you, teachers and students! I wish to say that my love and blessings will always be there with you all. May you all achieve great success in your future endeavors.
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.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About Friends’ Academy
With the outstanding results achieved by the students of Std. X, Friends’ Academy has received 100% result in ICSE 2022 examination once again. The children have maintained the tradition of excellence set by the batches preceding them and have made our school proud. Mst. Shaunik Jain scored 99.17% in the examination and became the topper of the Batch 2022. We extend our gratitude to the teachers who always give the right direction to their students and inspire them to give their best. Hard work of teachers, students and parents is evident in the results. 30 students have scored 90% and above. Proud of you, teachers and students! I wish to say that my love and blessings will always be there with you all. May you all achieve great success in your future endeavors.
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