HOD English — Akshara High School Vacancy at Akshara High School, Mumbai
Akshara High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Akshara High School
- School
- Akshara High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 8–11 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a HOD English — Akshara High School at Akshara High School. The school has been running for 21+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Akshara High School, a ICSE school in Mumbai, is hiring a HOD English.
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: Akshara High School is a ICSE Day School in Kandivali West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Akshara High School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
About Akshara High School
Akshara High School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2005, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Akshara High School is a ICSE Day School in Kandivali West, Mumbai.
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