Icon School of Excellence is hiring a HOD Humanities — Icon School of Excellence in Bangalore
Icon School of ExcellenceKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Icon School of Excellence
- School
- Icon School of Excellence
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.7L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 9–12 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Icon School of Excellence is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — Icon School of Excellence who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CISCE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Icon School of Excellence, a CISCE school in Bangalore, 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: Icon School of Excellence is a CISCE Day School in Phase 1, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Icon School of Excellence
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CISCE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
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 I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — Icon School of Excellence?
Most HOD Humanities — Icon School of Excellence 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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
About Icon School of Excellence
Icon School of Excellence is a day school affiliated to CISCE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Icon School of Excellence is a CISCE Day School in Phase 1, Bangalore.
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