HOD English — St. Philomena School Vacancy at St. Philomena School, Bangalore
St. Philomena SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — St. Philomena School
- School
- St. Philomena School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD English — St. Philomena School at St. Philomena School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 26+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Philomena 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. Philomena School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Kumbalgodu, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. Philomena 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
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
How much experience do I need for this HOD English — St. Philomena School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
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.
What is the salary for this HOD English — St. Philomena 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 is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
About St. Philomena School
St. Philomena School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2000, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
St. Philomena School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Kumbalgodu, Bangalore.
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