Mumbai: HOD English — The Gateway School of Mumbai Job at The Gateway School of Mumbai
The Gateway School of MumbaiKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — The Gateway School of Mumbai
- School
- The Gateway School of Mumbai
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Gateway School of Mumbai, a IGCSE 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: Founded in 2012, The Gateway School of Mumbai is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering children with disabilities. Together with our students, their families and our community of teachers, professionals and support staff, we work towards our common vision → students will lead fulfilling, productive lives and be active contributors to society. Gateway was started by a parent of a child with special needs. We believe this collaboration, of parents and professionals, is the cornerstone of our success in working with students with disabilities. We are a lab school. Our mission is to generate and spread learning in our field. We work with individuals and organisations in different capacities to help achieve this goal. Teaching and learning at Gateway rests on four values.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD English — The Gateway School of Mumbai role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About The Gateway School of Mumbai
Founded in 2012, The Gateway School of Mumbai is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering children with disabilities. Together with our students, their families and our community of teachers, professionals and support staff, we work towards our common vision → students will lead fulfilling, productive lives and be active contributors to society. Gateway was started by a parent of a child with special needs. We believe this collaboration, of parents and professionals, is the cornerstone of our success in working with students with disabilities. We are a lab school. Our mission is to generate and spread learning in our field. We work with individuals and organisations in different capacities to help achieve this goal. Teaching and learning at Gateway rests on four values.
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