Delhi Public School Newtown is hiring a HOD Science — Delhi Public School Newtown in Kolkata
Delhi Public School NewtownKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Delhi Public School Newtown
- School
- Delhi Public School Newtown
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 9–12 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Delhi Public School Newtown is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Science — Delhi Public School Newtown who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 21+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Delhi Public School Newtown, a ICSE 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: Delhi Public School Newtown is a ICSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Delhi Public School Newtown
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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 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 Delhi Public School Newtown
Delhi Public School Newtown is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2005, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Delhi Public School Newtown is a ICSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
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