Bangalore: HOD English — Saraswathi School Job at Saraswathi School
Saraswathi SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Saraswathi School
- School
- Saraswathi School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Saraswathi School (Bangalore, Karnataka) is inviting applications for a HOD English — Saraswathi School. The school has been running for 34+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Saraswathi 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: Saraswathi School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Doddaballapura, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Saraswathi School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
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
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Saraswathi School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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.
About Saraswathi School
Saraswathi School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1992, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Saraswathi School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Doddaballapura, Bangalore.
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