HOD Science — Carmel High School Opening — Carmel High School, Kolkata
Carmel High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Carmel High School
- School
- Carmel High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹9.5L per year
- Experience
- 10–13 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD Science — Carmel High School at Carmel High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 57+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Carmel High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Science.
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: Carmel High School is a State Board Day School in Dhakuria, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Carmel High School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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 the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science — Carmel High 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.
What is the salary for this HOD Science — Carmel High School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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.
About Carmel High School
Carmel High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1969, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Carmel High School is a State Board Day School in Dhakuria, Kolkata.
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