Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School in Pune

Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School
Pune, Maharashtrafull-time₹7.8L – ₹12L / yrState Board9–13 yrs expPosted 17d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School
School
Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.8L – ₹12L per year
Experience
9–13 years
Posted
6 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Verified school
Day School
Est. 2008

Job description

Overview

Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 18+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School, a State Board school in Pune, 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: Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Dighi, Pune.

What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary 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 Pune

Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.

Common questions about this role

What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School?

Most HOD Humanities — Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

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 school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

Is English fluency required?

Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.

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.

About Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School

Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2008, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

Saraswati Happy Children Primary and Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Dighi, Pune.

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Perks

Medical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesDebatePicnics and excursionMusicDramaArt and CraftDanceGardeningLibrary/Reading Room

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