Bholananda National Vidyalaya is hiring a HOD English — Bholananda National Vidyalaya in Kolkata

Bholananda National Vidyalaya
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹6.5L – ₹9.8L / yrCBSE6–9 yrs expPosted 10d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD English — Bholananda National Vidyalaya
School
Bholananda National Vidyalaya
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.5L – ₹9.8L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1978

Job description

Overview

Bholananda National Vidyalaya (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD English — Bholananda National Vidyalaya. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 48+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

Bholananda National Vidyalaya, 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: Bholananda National Vidyalaya is a CBSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a HOD English — Bholananda National Vidyalaya

Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

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

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

How much experience do I need for this HOD English — Bholananda National Vidyalaya role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

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.

About Bholananda National Vidyalaya

Bholananda National Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1978, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Bholananda National Vidyalaya is a CBSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.

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