HOD Humanities — Mayo College Vacancy at Mayo College, Ajmer
Mayo CollegeKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Mayo College
- School
- Mayo College
- City
- Ajmer
- State
- Rajasthan
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.9L – ₹8.7L per year
- Experience
- 9–11 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Ajmer, Rajasthan — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Mayo College at Mayo College. Curriculum: CBSE. Campus size: 500-1000. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Mayo College, a CBSE school in Ajmer, 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: Heritage boarding school.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Mayo College
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities — Mayo College role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
About Mayo College
Mayo College is a boarding affiliated to CBSE, established in 1875, located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.
Heritage boarding school.
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