Vidya Bharathi English School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Vidya Bharathi English School in Bangalore
Vidya Bharathi English SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Vidya Bharathi English School
- School
- Vidya Bharathi English School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Humanities — Vidya Bharathi English School at Vidya Bharathi English School, Bangalore. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 48+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Vidya Bharathi English School, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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: Vidya Bharathi English School is a State Board Day School in Mahalakshmi Layout, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Vidya Bharathi English School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
About Vidya Bharathi English School
Vidya Bharathi English School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1978, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Vidya Bharathi English School is a State Board Day School in Mahalakshmi Layout, Bangalore.
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