HOD Computer Science — St. Xavier's Boys' Academy Opening — St. Xavier's Boys' Academy, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹6.1L – ₹11L / yrState Board6–11 yrs expPosted 18d ago

Role: HOD Computer Science — St. Xavier's Boys' Academy
School: St. Xavier's Boys' Academy
City: Mumbai
State: Maharashtra
Board: State Board
School type: Day School
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: ₹6.1L – ₹11L per year
Experience: 6–11 years
Posted: 6 Jun 2026
Closing date: 18 Aug 2026

Day School

Job description

Overview

Now hiring: HOD Computer Science — St. Xavier's Boys' Academy — St. Xavier's Boys' Academy, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

St. Xavier's Boys' Academy, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a HOD Computer 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: nan

What you'll handle as a HOD Computer Science — St. Xavier's Boys' Academy

Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.

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

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.

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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

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.