HOD English — Behala High School Opening — Behala High School, Kolkata
Behala High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Behala High School
- School
- Behala High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.6L – ₹8.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD English — Behala High School at Behala High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Behala High School, a State Board 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: Behala High School is a State Board Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Behala High School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
How do I apply for this HOD English — Behala High School vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Behala High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
About Behala High School
Behala High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1886, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Behala High School is a State Board Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
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