HOD English — Besant Montessori School Opening — Besant Montessori School, Mumbai

Besant Montessori School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹6.0L – ₹8.2L / yrNo Board6–8 yrs expPosted 8d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD English — Besant Montessori School
School
Besant Montessori School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
No Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.0L – ₹8.2L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1948

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Job description

Overview

Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a HOD English — Besant Montessori School at Besant Montessori School. Curriculum: NO BOARD. The school has been running for 78+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

Besant Montessori School, a No Board 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: Besant Montessori School is a No Board Day School in Juhu, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a HOD English — Besant Montessori School

Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.

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

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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Where exactly is Besant Montessori School located?

The school is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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.

About Besant Montessori School

Besant Montessori School is a day school affiliated to No Board, established in 1948, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Besant Montessori School is a No Board Day School in Juhu, Mumbai.

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