Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir is hiring a HOD Science — Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir in Kolkata
Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria VidyamandirKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir
- School
- Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 10–13 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Science — Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: IGCSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, a IGCSE school in Kolkata, 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
About the school: Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir is a IGCSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an IGCSE school
Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
About Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir
Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir is a IGCSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
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