JSS High School is hiring a HOD English — JSS High School in Bangalore
JSS High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — JSS High School
- School
- JSS High School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
JSS High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — JSS High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 46+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
JSS High School, a State Board 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: JSS High School is a State Board Day School in Jayanagar, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — JSS High School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About JSS High School
JSS High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1980, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
JSS High School is a State Board Day School in Jayanagar, Bangalore.
View school profile →Working at JSS High School
Perks
Campus gallery
