Mumbai: HOD Humanities — P.W.S School Job at P.W.S School
P.W.S SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — P.W.S School
- School
- P.W.S School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.9L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
P.W.S School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — P.W.S School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 66+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
P.W.S School, a State Board 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: P.W.S School is a State Board Day School in Sion East, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — P.W.S School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
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
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
P.W.S School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About P.W.S School
P.W.S School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1960, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
P.W.S School is a State Board Day School in Sion East, Mumbai.
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