Mumbai: HOD Humanities — The Cathedral and John Connon School Job at The Cathedral and John Connon School

The Cathedral and John Connon School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹6.0L – ₹9.0L / yrICSE5–12 yrs expPosted 11d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — The Cathedral and John Connon School
School
The Cathedral and John Connon School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
ICSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
Experience
5–12 years
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1860

Job description

Overview

The Cathedral and John Connon School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — The Cathedral and John Connon School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

The Cathedral and John Connon School, a ICSE 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 — The Cathedral and John Connon School

Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

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 much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — The Cathedral and John Connon School role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

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.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

About The Cathedral and John Connon School

The Cathedral and John Connon School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1860, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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