HOD Humanities — Vidya Pratishthan’s Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla School Opening — Vidya Pratishthan’s Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla School, Pune
Vidya Pratishthan’s Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Vidya Pratishthan’s Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla School
- School
- Vidya Pratishthan’s Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Humanities — Vidya Pratishthan’s Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla School at Vidya Pratishthan’s Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 10+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Vidya Pratishthan’s Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla 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
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What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Vidya Pratishthan’s Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
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 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.
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 background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
About Vidya Pratishthan’s Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla School
Vidya Pratishthan’s Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
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