HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Indian International School
- City
- Japan
- State
- Foreign Schools
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.6L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Japan — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Indian International School in Japan, Foreign Schools is hiring a HOD Humanities. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Indian International School in Japan, Foreign Schools is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.6 LPA – ₹22.9 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Indian International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Indian International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What kind of professional development is offered?
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Where exactly is Indian International School located?
The school is in Japan, Foreign Schools. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
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Key facts about Indian International School
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RALPH DENNIS LOBO
- Affiliation #
- 7530001
Indian International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Japan, Foreign Schools.
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