HOD Humanities — St. John's High School Vacancy at St. John's High School, Hyderabad
St. John's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — St. John's High School
- School
- St. John's High School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.9L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Humanities — St. John's High School — St. John's High School, Hyderabad, Telangana. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 36+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. John's High School, a State Board school in Hyderabad, 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: St. John's High School is a State Board Day School in Rakshapuram, Hyderabad.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — St. John's High School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
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
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Hyderabad
Hyderabad's K-12 market is anchored by large CBSE chains and a growing international-school segment.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
About St. John's High School
St. John's High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1990, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
St. John's High School is a State Board Day School in Rakshapuram, Hyderabad.
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