Kolkata: HOD English — Bridge International School Job at Bridge International School
Bridge International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Bridge International School
- School
- Bridge International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 9–11 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD English — Bridge International School at Bridge International School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. The school has been running for 23+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Bridge International School, a Cambridge 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: Bridge International School is a Cambridge Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Bridge International School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.
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
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Bridge International School follows the Cambridge / IGCSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
How much experience do I need for this HOD English — Bridge International School 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.
About Bridge International School
Bridge International School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, established in 2003, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Bridge International School is a Cambridge Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
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