HOD English — Shishuvan International School Opening — Shishuvan International School, Mumbai
Shishuvan International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Shishuvan International School
- School
- Shishuvan International School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD English — Shishuvan International School — Shishuvan International School, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: IB BOARD. The school has been running for 111+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Shishuvan International School, a IB Board 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
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What you'll handle as a HOD English — Shishuvan International 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 IB BOARD school
IB classrooms run on PYP/MYP/DP frameworks: expect concept-driven units, student agency and structured reflection.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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 background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What kind of professional development is offered?
IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
About Shishuvan International School
Shishuvan International School is a day school affiliated to IB Board, established in 1915, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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