Zenith Academy is hiring a HOD Humanities — Zenith Academy in Bangalore
Zenith AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Zenith Academy
- School
- Zenith Academy
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Zenith Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — Zenith Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 14+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Zenith Academy, 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: Zenith Academy is a Private, Middle school and also a Day School situated at Frazer town, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Zenith Academy
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
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
About Zenith Academy
Zenith Academy is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2012, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Zenith Academy is a Private, Middle school and also a Day School situated at Frazer town, Bangalore.
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Perks
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