Bangalore: HOD Humanities — Nikila Vidyanikethana Job at Nikila Vidyanikethana
Nikila VidyanikethanaKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Nikila Vidyanikethana
- School
- Nikila Vidyanikethana
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Nikila Vidyanikethana is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — Nikila Vidyanikethana who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 25+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Nikila Vidyanikethana, 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: Nikila Vidyanikethana is a Private, Primary school and also a Day School situated at Doddaballapura, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Nikila Vidyanikethana
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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.
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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Nikila Vidyanikethana 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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About Nikila Vidyanikethana
Nikila Vidyanikethana is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2001, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Nikila Vidyanikethana is a Private, Primary school and also a Day School situated at Doddaballapura, Bangalore.
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