
HOD Humanities — Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce Opening — Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce, Mumbai
Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of CommerceKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce
- School
- Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 8–11 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Humanities — Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce at Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce, 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: Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce is a State Board Day School in Santacruz West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce
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
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 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
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce 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 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.
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.
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.
About Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce
Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Guru Harkrishan High School And Junior College of Commerce is a State Board Day School in Santacruz West, Mumbai.
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