HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- S.M.Shetty High School And Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10.4L – ₹13.9L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Mumbai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 18+ years.
Job description
Overview
S.M.Shetty High School And Junior College in Mumbai, Maharashtra is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. S.M.Shetty High School And Junior College, established 2008, is a senior secondary campus in Mumbai, Maharashtra — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.4 LPA – ₹13.9 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for S.M.Shetty High School And Junior College. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Mumbai?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Mumbai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
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Key facts about S.M.Shetty High School And Junior College
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
S.M.Shetty High School And Junior College is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 2008, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Classes follow a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.
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