HOD Humanities — Shastry Memorial English School Opening — Shastry Memorial English School, Bangalore
Shastry Memorial English SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Shastry Memorial English School
- School
- Shastry Memorial English School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Humanities — Shastry Memorial English School — Shastry Memorial English School, Bangalore, Karnataka. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Shastry Memorial English School, a CBSE school in Bangalore, 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
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What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Shastry Memorial English School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
About Shastry Memorial English School
Shastry Memorial English School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
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