HOD English — The Good Shepherd's School Vacancy at The Good Shepherd's School, Bangalore
The Good Shepherd's SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — The Good Shepherd's School
- School
- The Good Shepherd's School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 22 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Good Shepherd's School, a CBSE school in Bangalore, 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: The Good Shepherd’s (TGSS) is a private, minority, co-educational school, Kindergarten onwards dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of every child.
TGSS instills in its students intellectual enthusiasm, leadership, and an appreciation of discovery. We encourage students to focus on achievement with a willingness to explore varied paths to reach their goals. Because the TGSS community revels in scholarly, athletic, and artistic adventure, day-to-day life at The Good Shepherd’s is filled with the joy of learning and doing, both for students and for faculty.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
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.
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.
About The Good Shepherd's School
The Good Shepherd’s (TGSS) is a private, minority, co-educational school, Kindergarten onwards dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of every child. TGSS instills in its students intellectual enthusiasm, leadership, and an appreciation of discovery. We encourage students to focus on achievement with a willingness to explore varied paths to reach their goals. Because the TGSS community revels in scholarly, athletic, and artistic adventure, day-to-day life at The Good Shepherd’s is filled with the joy of learning and doing, both for students and for faculty.
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