HOD English — St. Joseph's School Vacancy at St. Joseph's School, Mumbai

St. Joseph's School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹6.5L – ₹8.7L / yrState Board7–9 yrs expPosted 21d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD English — St. Joseph's School
School
St. Joseph's School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.5L – ₹8.7L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
1 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1955

Job description

Overview

Day to day, the HOD English — St. Joseph's School at St. Joseph's School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 71+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

St. Joseph's 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

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What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. Joseph's School

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

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

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 staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

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.

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.

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 St. Joseph's School located?

The school is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

About St. Joseph's School

St. Joseph's School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1955, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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