HOD English — Apollos Academy Vacancy at Apollos Academy, Kolkata
Apollos AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Apollos Academy
- School
- Apollos Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.1L – ₹8.6L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD English — Apollos Academy at Apollos Academy. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 37+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Apollos 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: Apollos Academy is a CBSE Day School in Rani Rashmoni Bagan, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Apollos Academy
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
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
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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What is the salary for this HOD English — Apollos Academy role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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About Apollos Academy
Apollos Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1989, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Apollos Academy is a CBSE Day School in Rani Rashmoni Bagan, Kolkata.
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Perks
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