St. Xavier's High School is hiring a HOD Languages — St. Xavier's High School in Mumbai
St. Xavier's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — St. Xavier's High School
- School
- St. Xavier's High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Xavier's High School (Mumbai, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a HOD Languages — St. Xavier's High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Xavier's High School, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a HOD Languages.
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 is a State Board Day School in Fort, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — St. Xavier's High School
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
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Languages — St. Xavier's High School?
Most HOD Languages — St. Xavier's High School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About St. Xavier's High School
St. Xavier's High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1869, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
St. Xavier's High School is a State Board Day School in Fort, Mumbai.
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