HOD Humanities — Swami Vivekanand High School Vacancy at Swami Vivekanand High School, Mumbai
Swami Vivekanand High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Swami Vivekanand High School
- School
- Swami Vivekanand High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 9–14 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Humanities — Swami Vivekanand High School at Swami Vivekanand High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 51+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Swami Vivekanand 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
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What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Swami Vivekanand High School
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
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities — Swami Vivekanand High School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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 B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
About Swami Vivekanand High School
Swami Vivekanand High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1975, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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