Mumbai: HOD Science — The Modern School Job at The Modern School
The Modern SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — The Modern School
- School
- The Modern School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.8L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 9–11 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Modern School (Mumbai, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a HOD Science — The Modern School. The school has been running for 90+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
The Modern School, a CBSE 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: The Modern School is a CBSE Day School in Girgaon, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD 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
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Where exactly is The Modern School located?
The school is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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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