{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-lexicon-kids-baner-pune-pune-6b77fdd1", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Lexicon Kids", "value": "f8805d7c-4989-4618-947b-a3774cb717dd" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "CBSE" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "role", "value": "hod-humanities" } ], "title": "HOD Humanities", "description": "Lexicon Kids is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Pune, Maharashtra. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹8.9 LPA–₹18.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Day to day, you will:\n- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.", "datePosted": "2026-09-13T09:58:26+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/lexicon-kids-baner-pune#school", "name": "Lexicon Kids", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/lexicon-kids-baner-pune", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/9a7335b6-c270-40b7-983f-5e409627f833.webp", "sameAs": "http://www.lexiconkids.com/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Viman Nagar 4 Th Main Rd Cross 72", "addressLocality": "Pune", "addressRegion": "Maharashtra" } }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-lexicon-kids-baner-pune-pune-6b77fdd1", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-lexicon-kids-baner-pune-pune-6b77fdd1", "validThrough": "2027-01-11T09:58:26.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-09-23T00:31:30.735015+00:00", "directApply": true, "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Viman Nagar 4 Th Main Rd Cross 72", "addressLocality": "Pune", "addressRegion": "Maharashtra" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 886000, "maxValue": 1820000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "jobBenefits": "Medical Room; Day care; Meals; Transportation; Wifi; Smart Classes; Art and Craft; Dance; Drama; Music; Picnics and excursion; Playground", "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 60 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Day School", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Lexicon Kids is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Pune, Maharashtra. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹8.9 LPA–₹18.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Day to day, you will:\n• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.", "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 CBSE school", "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Pune", "body": "Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"HOD Humanities — Lexicon Kids\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?", "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided." }, { "q": "Are meals provided at school?", "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff." }, { "q": "What does a typical day look like?", "a": "School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school." }, { "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?", "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications." }, { "q": "How big are the classes?", "a": "Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25." }, { "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?", "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer." }, { "q": "Do I have to work weekends?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Pune?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Pune. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base." } ] }