HOD Mathematics — Mountcrest Academy Opening — Mountcrest Academy, Bangalore
Mountcrest AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics — Mountcrest Academy
- School
- Mountcrest Academy
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Mathematics — Mountcrest Academy — Mountcrest Academy , Bangalore, Karnataka. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: IGCSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Mountcrest Academy , a IGCSE school in Bangalore, is hiring a HOD Mathematics.
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: Mountcrest Academy is a IGCSE Day School in HBR Layout, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Mathematics — Mountcrest Academy
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an IGCSE school
This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
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.
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.
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 background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
About Mountcrest Academy
Mountcrest Academy is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Mountcrest Academy is a IGCSE Day School in HBR Layout, Bangalore.
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