HOD Humanities — Swiss Cottage School Opening — Swiss Cottage School, Delhi
Swiss Cottage SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Swiss Cottage School
- School
- Swiss Cottage School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.2L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Delhi, Delhi — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Swiss Cottage School at Swiss Cottage School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 19+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Swiss Cottage 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: Swiss Cottage School is a CBSE Day School in Bijwasan, Delhi.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Swiss Cottage 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
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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 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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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 Swiss Cottage School
Swiss Cottage School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Delhi, Delhi.
Swiss Cottage School is a CBSE Day School in Bijwasan, Delhi.
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