Canossa High School is hiring a HOD Languages — Canossa High School in Mumbai

Canossa High School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹8.0L – ₹12L / yrState Board9–14 yrs expPosted 17d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Languages — Canossa High School
School
Canossa High School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.0L – ₹12L per year
Experience
9–14 years
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1968

Job description

Overview

Canossa High School (Mumbai, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a HOD Languages — Canossa High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 58+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Canossa High School, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a HOD Languages.

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: Canossa High School is a State Board Day School in Andheri East, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Canossa High School

Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

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

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.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

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

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

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 Canossa High School

Canossa High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1968, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Canossa High School is a State Board Day School in Andheri East, Mumbai.

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