HOD English

An opening for a HOD English in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal at Eastern Railway Higher Secondary School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Eastern Railway Higher Secondary School in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal operates as a senior secondary school, established 1900, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. What you will do:

• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹7.1 LPA – ₹10.3 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Eastern Railway Higher Secondary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.