Mumbai: HOD Humanities — Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High School Job at Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High School
Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High School
- School
- Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 9–11 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Humanities — Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High School at Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High School, Mumbai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High School, a State Board school in Mumbai, 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: Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High School is a State Board Day School in Tardeo, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
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 Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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.
About Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High School
Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1859, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Sir Cowasjee Jehangir High School is a State Board Day School in Tardeo, Mumbai.
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