HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School - Junior Wing Opening — Orchids The International School - Junior Wing, Bangalore
Orchids The International School - Junior WingKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School - Junior Wing
- School
- Orchids The International School - Junior Wing
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School - Junior Wing at Orchids The International School - Junior Wing will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Orchids The International School - Junior Wing, a CBSE 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: Orchids The International School - Junior Wing is a CBSE Day School in BTM Layout, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School - Junior Wing
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School - Junior Wing role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
About Orchids The International School - Junior Wing
Orchids The International School - Junior Wing is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Orchids The International School - Junior Wing is a CBSE Day School in BTM Layout, Bangalore.
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