HOD Science — St. Joseph's High School Opening — St. Joseph's High School, Mumbai
St. Joseph's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — St. Joseph's High School
- School
- St. Joseph's High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Science — St. Joseph's High School at St. Joseph's High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 63+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Joseph's High School, a CBSE 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: St. Joseph's High School is located at 55, Malkani Estate, Pushpa Park, Malad East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400097, India.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — St. Joseph's High School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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 non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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 St. Joseph's High School
St. Joseph's High School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1963, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
St. Joseph's High School is located at 55, Malkani Estate, Pushpa Park, Malad East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400097, India.
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