Gyan Kendra Educational Institute is hiring a HOD Humanities — Gyan Kendra Educational Institute in Mumbai
Gyan Kendra Educational InstituteKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Gyan Kendra Educational Institute
- School
- Gyan Kendra Educational Institute
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 9–13 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Gyan Kendra Educational Institute is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — Gyan Kendra Educational Institute who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 47+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Gyan Kendra Educational Institute, 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: Gyan Kendra Educational Institute is a State Board Day School in Andheri West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Gyan Kendra Educational Institute
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
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
About Gyan Kendra Educational Institute
Gyan Kendra Educational Institute is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1979, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Gyan Kendra Educational Institute is a State Board Day School in Andheri West, Mumbai.
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