HOD Science — Derozio Mission High School Vacancy at Derozio Mission High School, Kolkata
Derozio Mission High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Derozio Mission High School
- School
- Derozio Mission High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.7L – ₹9.4L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Science — Derozio Mission High School — Derozio Mission High School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Derozio Mission 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: Derozio Mission High School is a State Board Day School in Belgharia, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Derozio Mission 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
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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 this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
About Derozio Mission High School
Derozio Mission High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Derozio Mission High School is a State Board Day School in Belgharia, Kolkata.
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