HOD Science — Vissanji Academy Vacancy at Vissanji Academy, Mumbai
Vissanji AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Vissanji Academy
- School
- Vissanji Academy
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 9–12 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Science — Vissanji Academy — Vissanji Academy, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 63+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Vissanji Academy, a ICSE 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
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What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Vissanji Academy
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
About Vissanji Academy
Vissanji Academy is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1963, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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