HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School Vacancy at Orchids The International School, Bangalore
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.9L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 9–11 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bangalore, Karnataka — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School at Orchids The International School. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Orchids The International School, 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 is a CBSE Day School in Whitefield, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School
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
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
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 B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School 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.
About Orchids The International School
Orchids The International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Whitefield, Bangalore.
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