HOD Humanities — Thomas Academy Vacancy at Thomas Academy, Lucknow
Thomas AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Thomas Academy
- School
- Thomas Academy
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.7L – ₹8.7L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Thomas Academy, a State Board 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:
Thomas Academy School was established in Jankipuram Gardens area of Lucknow in the year 1994 by the Thomas Educational Christian Society (TECS).
The School was founded by the Late Reverend. Emmanuel Gunnar and his wife Late Mrs. Moni Gunnar.
The school is administered by TECS in India. It is an unaided Christian Minority school and is open to children of all communities. It is affiliated to the U.P. Board of Secondary Education under the High School Scheme. The medium of instruction is English and Hindi.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Thomas Academy follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Thomas Academy role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
About Thomas Academy
Thomas Academy School was established in Jankipuram Gardens area of Lucknow in the year 1994 by the Thomas Educational Christian Society (TECS). The School was founded by the Late Reverend. Emmanuel Gunnar and his wife Late Mrs. Moni Gunnar. The school is administered by TECS in India. It is an unaided Christian Minority school and is open to children of all communities. It is affiliated to the U.P. Board of Secondary Education under the High School Scheme. The medium of instruction is English and Hindi.
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