Mumbai: HOD English — Sophia College For Women Job at Sophia College For Women
Sophia College For WomenKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Sophia College For Women
- School
- Sophia College For Women
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Full Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.7L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD English — Sophia College For Women at Sophia College For Women, Mumbai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 49+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Sophia College For Women, 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: Sophia College For Women is a State Board Full Boarding in Cumballa Hill, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Sophia College For Women
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
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
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
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How much experience do I need for this HOD English — Sophia College For Women 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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
About Sophia College For Women
Sophia College For Women is a full boarding affiliated to State Board, established in 1977, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Sophia College For Women is a State Board Full Boarding in Cumballa Hill, Mumbai.
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