HOD Science — Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School Opening — Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School, Mumbai
Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School
- School
- Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.6L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Science — Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School — Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a HOD Science.
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: Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School is a State Board Day School in Fort, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Where exactly is Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School located?
The school is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
About Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School
Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1849, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Sir J.J. Fort Boys’ High School is a State Board Day School in Fort, Mumbai.
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