Shadow Teacher
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Key facts
- Role
- Shadow Teacher
- School
- Mount Mercy School
- City
- Hyderabad
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Coed
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹6.8L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2026
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Shadow Teacher salary in Hyderabad — 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.
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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.
Job description
Overview
Mount Mercy School in Hyderabad is inviting applications for a Shadow Teacher. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Mount Mercy School in Hyderabad is a senior secondary institution — a State Board-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Shadow Teacher handles subject delivery for assigned classes, contributes to the academic plan, mentors students, and partners with parents on consistent progress. What you will do:
- Own subject delivery across the assigned classes.
- Differentiate instruction so mixed-ability classrooms see steady progress.
- Design classroom assessments and support the examination cycle.
- Maintain academic records on the school's ERP.
- Support events, exhibitions, and parent meetings as needed. Qualifications and skills:
- Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.
- Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.
- Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.
- Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.
- Punctuality, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹4.0 LPA – ₹6.8 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Mount Mercy School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
How do I write an application email for this Shadow Teacher role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Shadow Teacher application — Mount Mercy School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Mount Mercy School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Mount Mercy School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Where exactly is Mount Mercy School located?
The school is in Hyderabad. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Can I negotiate the salary at Mount Mercy School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
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Key facts about Mount Mercy School
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Coed
- Medium
- English
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Mount Mercy School is a coed affiliated to State Board, located in Hyderabad. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio. Instruction is delivered in English. Campus facilities include Co Curricular, Advanced Facilities, Extra Curricular, Infrastructure, Lab.
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