HOD English — Bachpan Play School Vacancy at Bachpan Play School, Bangalore
Bachpan Play SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Bachpan Play School
- School
- Bachpan Play School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 9–13 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bachpan Play School, a No Board school in Bangalore, 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: Since the inception of Bachpan in 2004, we have had rapid acceptance from parents for their children's nursery school admission. With our state-of-the-art preschool curriculum, top-notch infrastructure, age-appropriate pedagogy, and seamless kindergarten admission process, we initially established over 100 preschools in just 3 years. Every year, 2 lac+ students experience the wholesome Bachpan world in our 1200+ preschools across India and Nepal. We are not a daycare school but a revolution in the preschool segment.Working on the franchise model, we also opened up the best franchise opportunities for every aspiring entrepreneur, thus becoming India’s leading preschool in every way, in addition to being a favourite 'play school near me' one. At present, 60% of the directors in our nursery schools are women, and we have never been prouder at the all-encompassing role we continue to play in society
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
About Bachpan Play School
Since the inception of Bachpan in 2004, we have had rapid acceptance from parents for their children's nursery school admission. With our state-of-the-art preschool curriculum, top-notch infrastructure, age-appropriate pedagogy, and seamless kindergarten admission process, we initially established over 100 preschools in just 3 years. Every year, 2 lac+ students experience the wholesome Bachpan world in our 1200+ preschools across India and Nepal. We are not a daycare school but a revolution in the preschool segment.Working on the franchise model, we also opened up the best franchise opportunities for every aspiring entrepreneur, thus becoming India’s leading preschool in every way, in addition to being a favourite 'play school near me' one. At present, 60% of the directors in our nursery schools are women, and we have never been prouder at the all-encompassing role we continue to play in society
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