HOD Science — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College Vacancy at St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College, Mumbai
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — 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
- ₹8.5L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Science — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College at St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College 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 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 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: St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
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
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 kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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 Science — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College 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.
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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