HOD English — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy Opening — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy, Kolkata
Agarpara Swami Vivekananda AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy
- School
- Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.6L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD English — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 22+ years. Campus size: 501-1000. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy, a CBSE school in Kolkata, 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: Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy is a CBSE Day School in Agarpara, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy
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
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How much experience do I need for this HOD English — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
Where exactly is Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
About Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy
Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school has a student community of about 501-1000.
Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy is a CBSE Day School in Agarpara, Kolkata.
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