Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate School is hiring a HOD English — Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate School in Kolkata
Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate School
- School
- Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Full Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 8–11 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 20+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate School, 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: Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate School is a CBSE Full Boarding in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate School
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
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
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
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is accommodation provided?
Boarding schools usually offer on-campus accommodation (free or subsidised), often with meals. This is confirmed in the offer letter along with any allied duties.
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.
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 Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate School
Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate School is a full boarding affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Bodhi Bhavans Collegiate School is a CBSE Full Boarding in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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