Delhi: HOD Humanities — Somerville School Job at Somerville School
Somerville SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Somerville School
- School
- Somerville School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Humanities — Somerville School at Somerville School, Delhi. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 51+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Somerville School, a CBSE school in Delhi, 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: Somerville School is a CBSE Day School in Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Somerville School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
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
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Delhi
Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.
Common questions about this role
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
About Somerville School
Somerville School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in Delhi, Delhi. The school has a student community of about 1000+.
Somerville School is a CBSE Day School in Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi.
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