HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- IQRA International School-Mumbai
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹10.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Mumbai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
Apply for HOD English at IQRA International School-Mumbai
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 16+ years.
Job description
Overview
IQRA International School-Mumbai invites applications for a HOD English in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. IQRA International School-Mumbai, established 2010, is a senior secondary campus in Mumbai, Maharashtra — a State Board-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.0 LPA – ₹10.1 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with IQRA International School-Mumbai. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
How do I make a resume for a STATE BOARD HOD English job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — IQRA International School-Mumbai"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why IQRA International School-Mumbai and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English?
Most HOD English roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD English roles in Mumbai.
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.
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- 2
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Key facts about IQRA International School-Mumbai
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
IQRA International School-Mumbai is a senior secondary affiliated to State Board, established in 2010, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Classes follow a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.
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