HOD English — St. Meera's School Opening — St. Meera's School, Bangalore

St. Meera's School
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹6.6L – ₹11L / yrState Board7–12 yrs expPosted 20d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD English — St. Meera's School
School
St. Meera's School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.6L – ₹11L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
3 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Verified school
Day School
Est. 1953

Job description

Overview

Now hiring: HOD English — St. Meera's School — St. Meera's School, Bangalore, Karnataka. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 73+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

St. Meera's School, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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. Meera's School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Halasuru, Bangalore.

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

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

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

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Bangalore

Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.

Common questions about this role

Is English fluency required?

Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.

What is the salary for this HOD English — St. Meera's School role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

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.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

About St. Meera's School

St. Meera's School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1953, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

St. Meera's School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Halasuru, Bangalore.

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