HOD Languages — Alipore Girls' & Boys' High School Vacancy at Alipore Girls' & Boys' High School, Kolkata
Alipore Girls' & Boys' High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Alipore Girls' & Boys' High School
- School
- Alipore Girls' & Boys' High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.3L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 9–13 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Alipore Girls' & Boys' High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Languages.
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: Kindle the Light of Knowledge’, the motto set by our beloved Founder Principal Late Purnima Dasgupta to bring up an English medium school in 1968 is still burning with glory & valour after forty five years of team work by our efficient teaching staff and non-teaching staff who stood shoulder to shoulder to fight out all the problems that come in their way. The school Anthem written & composed by our Founder Principal also advocates her principal and ideas to ‘March Forward For The Knowledge’ & to fight out against illiteracy, thereby lending out our helping hands to the country.
Common questions about this role
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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 school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
About Alipore Girls' & Boys' High School
Kindle the Light of Knowledge’, the motto set by our beloved Founder Principal Late Purnima Dasgupta to bring up an English medium school in 1968 is still burning with glory & valour after forty five years of team work by our efficient teaching staff and non-teaching staff who stood shoulder to shoulder to fight out all the problems that come in their way. The school Anthem written & composed by our Founder Principal also advocates her principal and ideas to ‘March Forward For The Knowledge’ & to fight out against illiteracy, thereby lending out our helping hands to the country.
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