HOD English — Bishop Cotton Boys School Opening — Bishop Cotton Boys School, Bangalore
Bishop Cotton Boys SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Bishop Cotton Boys School
- School
- Bishop Cotton Boys School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD English — Bishop Cotton Boys School at Bishop Cotton Boys School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: ICSE. Campus size: 500-1000. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Bishop Cotton Boys School, a ICSE 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: Historic ICSE boys school in Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Bishop Cotton Boys School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the salary for this HOD English — Bishop Cotton Boys School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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 this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
About Bishop Cotton Boys School
Bishop Cotton Boys School is a boarding affiliated to ICSE, established in 1865, located in Bangalore, Karnataka. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.
Historic ICSE boys school in Bangalore.
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