HOD Languages — Durgadevi Saraf Junior College Vacancy at Durgadevi Saraf Junior College, Mumbai
Durgadevi Saraf Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Durgadevi Saraf Junior College
- School
- Durgadevi Saraf Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Durgadevi Saraf Junior College, 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: DurgadeviSaraf Junior College was established in 1975. The College is named after Late Smt. DurgadeviSaraf, mother of Shri Mahavirprasad G. Saraf, the main donor of the College. The College completes 45years of its glorious existence, imparting value – based education to around 3750 students in preparing them for Higher Secondary Certificate Examination of Maharashtra Board. The College is a linguistic minority institution. It started with Commerce stream and gradually has also added Arts and Science streams to Junior College course. The Motto of the college is “VidyaVinayenaShobhate” (Knowledge is enhanced by Humility alone). The Mission is “Empowerment through Value-Based Education”. It’s Vision is “Consistent Human Enrichment and Development, Setting higher and newer goals in the pursuit of Excellence”.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
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About Durgadevi Saraf Junior College
DurgadeviSaraf Junior College was established in 1975. The College is named after Late Smt. DurgadeviSaraf, mother of Shri Mahavirprasad G. Saraf, the main donor of the College. The College completes 45years of its glorious existence, imparting value – based education to around 3750 students in preparing them for Higher Secondary Certificate Examination of Maharashtra Board. The College is a linguistic minority institution. It started with Commerce stream and gradually has also added Arts and Science streams to Junior College course. The Motto of the college is “VidyaVinayenaShobhate” (Knowledge is enhanced by Humility alone). The Mission is “Empowerment through Value-Based Education”. It’s Vision is “Consistent Human Enrichment and Development, Setting higher and newer goals in the pursuit of Excellence”.
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