HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Indus International School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.2L – ₹17.1L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Jul 20267 days left
HOD Humanities salary in Pune — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
Apply for HOD Humanities at Indus International School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 18+ years.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a HOD Humanities at Indus International School in Pune, Maharashtra. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Indus International School, established 2008, is a senior secondary school in Pune, Maharashtra — a IB-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.2 LPA – ₹17.1 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Indus International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Indus International School follows the IB curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
How do I make a resume for a IB BOARD HOD Humanities job?
A IB BOARD-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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Key facts about Indus International School
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Indus International School is a senior secondary affiliated to IB Board, established in 2008, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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