HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Scholars Indian School
- City
- United Arab Emirates
- State
- Foreign Schools
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10.0L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in United Arab Emirates — snapshot
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HOD Humanities
at Scholars Indian School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 27+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a HOD Humanities at Scholars Indian School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Scholars Indian School, established 1999, is a senior secondary campus in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.0 LPA – ₹16.8 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Scholars Indian School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Scholars Indian School
Key facts about Scholars Indian School
- Founded
- 1999
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- HAMEED ALI YAHYA K M
- Affiliation #
- 6630048
Scholars Indian School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools.
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