HOD English — St. Agnes' High School, ICSE Vacancy at St. Agnes' High School, ICSE, Mumbai

St. Agnes' High School, ICSE
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹8.9L – ₹14L / yrICSE8–12 yrs expPosted 14d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD English — St. Agnes' High School, ICSE
School
St. Agnes' High School, ICSE
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
ICSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.9L – ₹14L per year
Experience
8–12 years
Posted
6 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1912

Job description

Overview

Day to day, the HOD English — St. Agnes' High School, ICSE at St. Agnes' High School, ICSE will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 114+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

St. Agnes' High School, ICSE, a ICSE 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: St. Agnes' High School, ICSE is a ICSE Day School in Byculla, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. Agnes' High School, ICSE

Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.

Working in an ICSE school

ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.

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

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

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.

About St. Agnes' High School, ICSE

St. Agnes' High School, ICSE is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1912, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

St. Agnes' High School, ICSE is a ICSE Day School in Byculla, Mumbai.

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