HOD English — Sir JJ Girls' High School Opening — Sir JJ Girls' High School, Mumbai
Sir JJ Girls' High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Sir JJ Girls' High School
- School
- Sir JJ Girls' High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.9L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a HOD English — Sir JJ Girls' High School at Sir JJ Girls' High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 118+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sir JJ Girls' High School, a State 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
About the school: Sir JJ Girls' High School is a State Board Day School in Fort, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Sir JJ Girls' 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
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
What is the salary for this HOD English — Sir JJ Girls' High School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
About Sir JJ Girls' High School
Sir JJ Girls' High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1908, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Sir JJ Girls' High School is a State Board Day School in Fort, Mumbai.
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