Mumbai: HOD English — Orion School Job at Orion School
Orion SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Orion School
- School
- Orion School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Orion School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — Orion School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 74+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Orion School, a ICSE school in Mumbai, 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: Orion School is a ICSE Day School in Vile Parle East, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Orion School
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
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
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.
About Orion School
Orion School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1952, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Orion School is a ICSE Day School in Vile Parle East, Mumbai.
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