Pragathi School is hiring a HOD English — Pragathi School in Bangalore

Pragathi School
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹5.8L – ₹10L / yrState Board6–11 yrs expPosted 5d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD English — Pragathi School
School
Pragathi School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹5.8L – ₹10L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2001

Job description

Overview

HOD English — Pragathi School at Pragathi School, Bangalore. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 25+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Pragathi School, a State Board 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: Pragathi School is a State Board Day School in Mahadevapura, Bangalore.

What you'll handle as a HOD English — Pragathi School

Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

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 meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

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.

How much experience do I need for this HOD English — Pragathi School role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

What is the salary for this HOD English — Pragathi School role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

About Pragathi School

Pragathi School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2001, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Pragathi School is a State Board Day School in Mahadevapura, Bangalore.

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