St. Mary's High School is hiring a HOD English — St. Mary's High School in Thane

St. Mary's High School
Thane, Maharashtrafull-time₹5.3L – ₹6.7L / yrState Board8–10 yrs expPosted 21d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD English — St. Mary's High School
School
St. Mary's High School
City
Thane
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹5.3L – ₹6.7L per year
Experience
8–10 years
Posted
31 May 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1986

Job description

Overview

St. Mary's High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — St. Mary's High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 40+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

St. Mary's High School, a State Board school in Thane, 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. Mary's High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Mira Bhayandar.

What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. Mary'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 STATE BOARD school

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

Common questions about this role

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

How do I apply for this HOD English — St. Mary's High School vacancy?

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About St. Mary's High School

St. Mary's High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1986, located in Thane, Maharashtra.

St. Mary's High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Mira Bhayandar.

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