HOD Humanities — The City School Vacancy at The City School, Lucknow
The City SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — The City School
- School
- The City School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹9.5L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — The City School at The City School. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The City School, a CBSE school in Lucknow, 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: The City School is a CBSE Day School in South City, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — The City 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
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — The City School?
Most HOD Humanities — The City School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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 the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
The City School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About The City School
The City School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
The City School is a CBSE Day School in South City, Lucknow.
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