Universal School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Universal School in Pune
Universal SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Universal School
- School
- Universal School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Universal School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — Universal School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 9+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Universal School, a CBSE 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: Our vision - To grow great citizens, empowered to live successfully in their personal and global lives.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Universal 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
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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 B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
About Universal School
Universal School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Our vision - To grow great citizens, empowered to live successfully in their personal and global lives.
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