HOD Humanities — Queen Mary’s High School Opening — Queen Mary’s High School, Thane
Queen Mary’s High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Queen Mary’s High School
- School
- Queen Mary’s High School
- City
- Thane
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.4L – ₹7.5L per year
- Experience
- 9–12 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Humanities — Queen Mary’s High School at Queen Mary’s High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 27+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Queen Mary’s High School, a State Board school in Thane, 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: Queen Mary’s High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Bhayandar East.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Queen Mary’s High 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
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
About Queen Mary’s High School
Queen Mary’s High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1999, located in Thane, Maharashtra.
Queen Mary’s High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Bhayandar East.
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