Bangalore: HOD Languages — JSS High School Job at JSS High School
JSS High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — JSS High School
- School
- JSS High School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.2L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 14 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 Languages — JSS High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 46+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
JSS High School, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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: JSS High School is a State Board Day School in Jayanagar, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — JSS High School
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
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
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Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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 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.
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