HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.7L – ₹25L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Kolkata — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
HOD Languages
at Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is hiring a HOD Languages in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School, established 1984, is a senior secondary campus in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as HOD Languages, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹25.4 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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.
What is the average HOD Languages salary in Kolkata?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Languages pay in Kolkata varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Where exactly is Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School located?
The school is in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
Key facts about Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1984
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1984, located in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. Classes follow a 25:1 student–teacher ratio.
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