HOD Commerce — Calcutta International School Vacancy at Calcutta International School, Kolkata
Calcutta International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Calcutta International School
- School
- Calcutta International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Calcutta International School, a IB Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
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: CIS prides itself on being warm and welcoming; cosmopolitan culture; open attitude towards students, teachers and parents; Safe area; well-trained teachers; modern infrastructure; small classes; low student-teacher ratio and overall curriculum. CIS believes that the main purpose of a school is to help the child discover himself and her world. to recognize and promote her talents. Just as each seed contains the tree of the future, each child is born with infinite potential. CIS sees children as seeds that need to be nurtured; here the teacher is a gardener who helps develop the potential that already exists in the child. CIS is the best possible environment for children to grow, flourish and develop. To help teachers and administration work effectively in the Kolkata International School Society, it is led by a Board of Governors elected by the parents of the school's current students. They provide added value both in decision-making and in the implementation and review of processes.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce — Calcutta International School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
About Calcutta International School
CIS prides itself on being warm and welcoming; cosmopolitan culture; open attitude towards students, teachers and parents; Safe area; well-trained teachers; modern infrastructure; small classes; low student-teacher ratio and overall curriculum. CIS believes that the main purpose of a school is to help the child discover himself and her world. to recognize and promote her talents. Just as each seed contains the tree of the future, each child is born with infinite potential. CIS sees children as seeds that need to be nurtured; here the teacher is a gardener who helps develop the potential that already exists in the child. CIS is the best possible environment for children to grow, flourish and develop. To help teachers and administration work effectively in the Kolkata International School Society, it is led by a Board of Governors elected by the parents of the school's current students. They provide added value both in decision-making and in the implementation and review of processes.
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