HOD Humanities — St. Thomas High School & Junior College Vacancy at St. Thomas High School & Junior College, Mumbai
St. Thomas High School & Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — St. Thomas High School & Junior College
- School
- St. Thomas High School & Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.5L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 8–11 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Humanities — St. Thomas High School & Junior College — St. Thomas High School & Junior College, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Thomas High School & Junior College, 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
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What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — St. Thomas High School & Junior College
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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 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.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — St. Thomas High School & Junior College?
Most HOD Humanities — St. Thomas High School & Junior College roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About St. Thomas High School & Junior College
St. Thomas High School & Junior College is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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