We are looking for a HOD Humanities to join Pinewoods International High School & Junior College in Panchgani, maharashtra-boarding-schools panchgani. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Pinewoods International High School & Junior College, established 1986, runs as a senior secondary campus in Panchgani, maharashtra-boarding-schools panchgani — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Day to day, you will:

Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Requirements:
Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.3 LPA – ₹13.1 LPA).
A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Pinewoods International High School & Junior College. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

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 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.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

Does Pinewoods International High School & Junior College help with relocation from another city?

Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Panchgani offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

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Pinewoods International High School & Junior College

Key facts

Founded: 1986
Board: ICSE
Type: Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Address

Ring Road, Near Ghatjai Temple, Ring Road, Near Ghatjai Temple, Panchgani, maharashtra-boarding-schools panchgani, 412805

Get directions 7774004666‬ pinewoodsints@gmail.com Visit website

Pinewoods International High School & Junior College is co-educational residential institution run by Mahatma Laxmanji Arya Educational Public Charitable Trust in Panchgani. Here in pinewoods, the institution clean, happy and safe atmosphere together with the benefits of modern facilities and educational technology with in traditional Indian cultural and moral framework. The institution ethos is formal and disciplined approach to both academic and leisure activities. Development of mind, strong character, will-power and personality are not achieved by chance but are brought about by policy designed to achieve them. Similarly, knowledge, skill and moral attitudes are acquired through curriculum decided by institution

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