HOD Humanities — Symbiosis International School Opening — Symbiosis International School, Pune
Symbiosis International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Symbiosis International School
- School
- Symbiosis International School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IB
- School type
- Day
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Humanities — Symbiosis International School at Symbiosis International School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: IB. The school has been running for 21+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Symbiosis International School, a IB 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: IB and IGCSE school in Pune.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Symbiosis International School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in an IB school
Teaching in the IB means planners, formative assessment, learner-profile attributes and ongoing IB-pedagogy training.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Yes — IB schools require formal unit planners and concept-driven lesson documentation as part of standard practice.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most IB schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities — Symbiosis International 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.
About Symbiosis International School
Symbiosis International School is a day affiliated to IB, established in 2005, located in Pune, Maharashtra. The school has a student community of about 200-500.
IB and IGCSE school in Pune.
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