The Good Counsel Academy is hiring a HOD Humanities — The Good Counsel Academy in Mumbai
The Good Counsel AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — The Good Counsel Academy
- School
- The Good Counsel Academy
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 9–14 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Good Counsel Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — The Good Counsel Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: NO BOARD. The school has been running for 87+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
The Good Counsel Academy, a No 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 — The Good Counsel Academy
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
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
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
About The Good Counsel Academy
The Good Counsel Academy is a day school affiliated to No Board, established in 1939, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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