{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-s-m-shetty-high-school-and-junior-college-a-1002-next-to-hiranandani-garden-2a500d24-r2610", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "S.M.Shetty High School And Junior College", "value": "c6ae3502-3796-49a9-9757-4624e5dd64d3" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "ICSE" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "role", "value": "hod-humanities" } ], "title": "HOD Humanities", "description": "S.M.Shetty High School And Junior College, established 2008, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Mumbai, Maharashtra.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹8.1 LPA–₹8.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay 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.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.", "datePosted": "2026-10-25T00:46:38.342+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/s-m-shetty-high-school-and-junior-college-a-1002-next-to-hiranandani-gardens-mhada-8034#school", "name": "S.M.Shetty High School And Junior College", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/s-m-shetty-high-school-and-junior-college-a-1002-next-to-hiranandani-gardens-mhada-8034", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/a8860a6f-c5b9-4d4a-b816-6aaacb117663.webp", "sameAs": "https://www.smshettyinstitute.org/BS-IS-JC/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "A-1002, Next To Hiranandani Gardens, Mhada Colony 20, Powai", "addressLocality": "Mumbai", "addressRegion": "Maharashtra", "postalCode": "400001" }, "foundingDate": "2008" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-s-m-shetty-high-school-and-junior-college-a-1002-next-to-hiranandani-garden-2a500d24-r2610", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-s-m-shetty-high-school-and-junior-college-a-1002-next-to-hiranandani-garden-2a500d24-r2610", "validThrough": "2027-02-02T00:46:38.342Z", "dateModified": "2026-10-27T06:15:06.254853+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "A-1002, Next To Hiranandani Gardens, Mhada Colony 20, Powai", "addressLocality": "Mumbai", "addressRegion": "Maharashtra", "postalCode": "400001" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 808500, "maxValue": 834500 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 84 } }, "board": "ICSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "S.M.Shetty High School And Junior College, established 2008, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Mumbai, Maharashtra.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹8.1 LPA–₹8.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay 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.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.", "aboutTheRole": "Lead the subject department as HOD: hire well, coach often, moderate assessments and own subject-level 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": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in an ICSE school", "body": "This is an **ICSE/ISC** school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Mumbai", "body": "Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India." } ], "faq": [ { "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": "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": "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": "Is background verification done before joining?", "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification." }, { "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?", "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Mumbai?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Mumbai. 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." }, { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR." }, { "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": "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 — S.M.Shetty High School And Junior College\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?", "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted." } ] }