JSS High School is hiring a HOD Humanities — JSS High School in Bangalore

JSS High School
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹5.9L – ₹8.5L / yrState Board6–9 yrs expPosted 12d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — JSS High School
School
JSS High School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹5.9L – ₹8.5L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1980

Job description

Overview

JSS High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — JSS High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 46+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

JSS High School, a State Board 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: JSS High School is a State Board Day School in Jayanagar, Bangalore.

What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — JSS High School

Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.

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

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

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.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — JSS High School role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

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.

About JSS High School

JSS High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1980, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

JSS High School is a State Board Day School in Jayanagar, Bangalore.

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