HOD English — Oriental English High School Opening — Oriental English High School, Bangalore
Oriental English High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Oriental English High School
- School
- Oriental English High School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bangalore, Karnataka — a fresh opening for a HOD English — Oriental English High School at Oriental English High School. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 35+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Oriental English High School, 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: Oriental English High School is a ICSE Day School in Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Oriental English High School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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 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?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
About Oriental English High School
Oriental English High School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1991, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Oriental English High School is a ICSE Day School in Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore.
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