HOD Humanities — PHOENIX School Opening — PHOENIX School, Pune
PHOENIX SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — PHOENIX School
- School
- PHOENIX School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 9–13 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Humanities — PHOENIX School — PHOENIX School, Pune, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 36+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
PHOENIX School, a State Board school in Pune, 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: PHOENIX School is a State Board Day School in Deccan Gymkhana, Pune.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — PHOENIX School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
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
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
PHOENIX School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
About PHOENIX School
PHOENIX School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1990, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
PHOENIX School is a State Board Day School in Deccan Gymkhana, Pune.
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