Mumbai: HOD Commerce — Modern English School Job at Modern English School
Modern English SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Modern English School
- School
- Modern English School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Full Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.5L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Modern English School, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
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: Modern English School is the culmination of the vision, mission and efforts of some like-minded enthusiasts who dreamt of having a school in Chhedanagar to cater to the needs of the children in the neighbourhood. Started in a small garage in 1975, the management erected a small structure in the same year and housed the school on a piece of land granted on a 30-Year lease to the School by Bombay Municipal Corporation.Modern English School is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Education Board Secondary School Examinatios and English is the Medium of instruction
Common questions about this role
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
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 Modern English School
Modern English School is the culmination of the vision, mission and efforts of some like-minded enthusiasts who dreamt of having a school in Chhedanagar to cater to the needs of the children in the neighbourhood. Started in a small garage in 1975, the management erected a small structure in the same year and housed the school on a piece of land granted on a 30-Year lease to the School by Bombay Municipal Corporation.Modern English School is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Education Board Secondary School Examinatios and English is the Medium of instruction
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