St. Xavier's School is hiring a HOD Humanities — St. Xavier's School in Pune
St. Xavier's SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — St. Xavier's School
- School
- St. Xavier's School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Humanities — St. Xavier's School at St. Xavier's School, Pune. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 3+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Xavier's School, a CBSE school in Pune, 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. Xavier's School is a CBSE Day School in Gultekdi, Pune.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — St. Xavier's 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
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About St. Xavier's School
St. Xavier's School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2023, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
St. Xavier's School is a CBSE Day School in Gultekdi, Pune.
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