HOD Humanities

Sharjah Indian School· Est. 1979 · CBSE · United Arab Emirates
₹9.6L – ₹16.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs3 openingsCloses 14 Sep
● posted 26 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in United Arab Emirates.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹9.6L – ₹16.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in United Arab Emirates

₹9.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.6L – ₹16.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Sharjah Indian School is hiring a HOD Humanities in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Sharjah Indian School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1979,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.6 LPA – ₹16.6 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Sharjah Indian School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Sharjah Indian School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · United Arab Emirates · Est. 1979
1979
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
PRAMOD MAHAJAN
PRINCIPAL
6630005
AFFILIATION
United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools
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