Kolkata: HOD English — Calcutta International School Job at Calcutta International School
Calcutta International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Calcutta International School
- School
- Calcutta International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 10–13 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Calcutta International School, a IB Board 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: 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 is the salary for this HOD English — Calcutta International School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
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.
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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