Housemaster
The Doon School· Est. 1935 · ICSE · Dehradun
₹2.8L – ₹4.3LICSEfull-timeOn-site3–7 yrs⏱ Closes 21 Sep
● posted 8 Jun
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll handle
·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.
Requirements
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dehradun.
Salary & benefits
₹2.8L – ₹4.3L / yrHealth insuranceProfessional development budgetFree transportSubsidised lunchPerformance bonus
Pay benchmark — Housemaster in Dehradun
₹2.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹2.8L – ₹4.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹4.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
About the role
The Doon School is hiring a Housemaster to join our Boarding school in Dehradun. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver high-impact learning aligned to the ICSE curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the ICSE curriculum and our learner profile
- Assess student progress through formative and summative tasks, and share timely feedback
- Differentiate instruction to support mixed-ability classrooms, including learners with additional needs
- Partner with parents and the pastoral team to support student wellbeing
- Contribute to subject planning, school events, and ongoing professional development
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in the subject area; B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification
- 8–20 years of relevant classroom experience, preferably with ICSE schools
- Strong subject knowledge, classroom management, and communication skills
- Comfortable with ed-tech tools (Google Workspace, learning management systems)
Nice to have
- Prior experience leading a grade level, club, or co-curricular activity
- Exposure to project-based or inquiry-led pedagogy
- Postgraduate qualification in education or the subject area
What we offer
- Competitive salary (₹14.0–22.0 LPA based on experience)
- Professional development budget and structured mentoring
- Health insurance, transport allowance, and on-campus meals where applicable
- Supportive leadership and a culture that values teacher voice
The Doon School
ICSE · Boarding · Dehradun · Est. 1935
1935
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Boarding
LEVEL
Dehradun, Uttarakhand