{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-don-bosco-independent-pu-college-kumbalgodu-bangalore-bengaluru-bengaluru-6de55d11", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Don Bosco Independent PU College", "value": "35849cfa-455e-4877-a9d9-007df1c5fa27" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "State Board" } ], "title": "HOD Humanities", "description": "Don Bosco Independent PU College is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.8 LPA–₹16.9 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Core responsibilities:\n- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:\n- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.", "datePosted": "2026-09-17T02:28:23+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/don-bosco-independent-pu-college-kumbalgodu-bangalore-bengaluru#school", "name": "Don Bosco Independent PU College", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/don-bosco-independent-pu-college-kumbalgodu-bangalore-bengaluru", "logo": "/api/media/logos/58e1b7d9-4b38-4adf-b862-0bf781b93efd.webp", "sameAs": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/don-bosco-independent-pu-college-kumbalgodu-bangalore-bengaluru", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "addressLocality": "Bengaluru", "addressRegion": "Karnataka" } }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-don-bosco-independent-pu-college-kumbalgodu-bangalore-bengaluru-bengaluru-6de55d11", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-don-bosco-independent-pu-college-kumbalgodu-bangalore-bengaluru-bengaluru-6de55d11", "validThrough": "2027-01-15T02:28:23+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-09-22T22:53:20.643915+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "addressLocality": "Bengaluru", "addressRegion": "Karnataka" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 1078000, "maxValue": 1685000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 2, "jobBenefits": "Medical Room; Meals; Transportation; Girls Hostel; Wifi; Smart Classes; Music; Dance; Drama; Debate; Gardening; Art and Craft", "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 84 } }, "board": "State Board", "schoolType": "Day School", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Don Bosco Independent PU College is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.8 LPA–₹16.9 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Core responsibilities:\n• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n• Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n• Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n• Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n• Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:\n• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.", "aboutTheRole": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady results.", "dayToDay": [ "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.", "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.", "Run weekly department meetings.", "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.", "Own subject-level board results and improvement plans." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities", "body": "Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school", "body": "This is a **state-board** school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Bengaluru", "body": "Bengaluru's school sector is led by international and IB schools, with year-round hiring for experienced subject teachers." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "What does a typical day look like?", "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty." }, { "q": "Is English fluency required?", "a": "Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first." }, { "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?", "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Bengaluru), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side." }, { "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term." }, { "q": "What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?", "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience." }, { "q": "What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities?", "a": "Most HOD Humanities roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply." }, { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Don Bosco Independent PU College?", "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (state-board) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification." }, { "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?", "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role." }, { "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?", "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms." } ] }