HOD English — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College Opening — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College, Mumbai
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
- School
- St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.8L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD English — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 70+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College, 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
About the school: St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
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
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
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.
Where exactly is St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College located?
The school is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
About St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1956, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
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