Orchids The International School - Junior Wing is hiring a HOD English — Orchids The International School - Junior Wing in Bangalore
Orchids The International School - Junior WingKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Orchids The International School - Junior Wing
- School
- Orchids The International School - Junior Wing
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Orchids The International School - Junior Wing (Bangalore, Karnataka) is inviting applications for a HOD English — Orchids The International School - Junior Wing. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Orchids The International School - Junior Wing, a ICSE 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: Orchids The International School - Junior Wing is a ICSE Day School in Sahakar Nagar, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Orchids The International School - Junior Wing
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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 detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English — Orchids The International School - Junior Wing?
Most HOD English — Orchids The International School - Junior Wing roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About Orchids The International School - Junior Wing
Orchids The International School - Junior Wing is a day school affiliated to ICSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Orchids The International School - Junior Wing is a ICSE Day School in Sahakar Nagar, Bangalore.
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