The Modern School is hiring a HOD Computer Science — The Modern School in Mumbai
The Modern SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Computer Science — The Modern School
- School
- The Modern School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Modern School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Computer Science — The Modern School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 90+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The Modern School, a CBSE school in Mumbai, is hiring a HOD Computer 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: The Modern School is a CBSE Day School in Girgaon, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Computer Science — The Modern School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
About The Modern School
The Modern School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1936, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The Modern School is a CBSE Day School in Girgaon, Mumbai.
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