IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya is hiring a HOD English — IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya in Mumbai

IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹6.0L – ₹9.0L / yrState Board5–12 yrs expPosted 12d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD English — IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya
School
IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya
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
9 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1917

Job description

Overview

IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 109+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya, a State 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: IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Dadar East, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a HOD English — IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya

Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.

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

How do I apply for this HOD English — IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

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.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

About IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya

IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1917, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

IES Digambar Patkar Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Dadar East, Mumbai.

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