HOD Humanities — Podar ORT International School Opening — Podar ORT International School, Mumbai
Podar ORT International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Podar ORT International School
- School
- Podar ORT International School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 9–14 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Podar ORT International School at Podar ORT International School. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Podar ORT International School, a ICSE school in Mumbai, 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: Podar ORT International School is a ICSE Day School in Worli, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Podar ORT International School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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.
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 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.
About Podar ORT International School
Podar ORT International School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Podar ORT International School is a ICSE Day School in Worli, Mumbai.
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