HOD English — El-Bethel School Opening — El-Bethel School, Kolkata
El-Bethel SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — El-Bethel School
- School
- El-Bethel School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹8.8L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD English — El-Bethel School at El-Bethel School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 21+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
El-Bethel School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD English.
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: El-Bethel School is a CISCE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — El-Bethel School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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 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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English — El-Bethel School?
Most HOD English — El-Bethel School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
About El-Bethel School
El-Bethel School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 2005, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
El-Bethel School is a CISCE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
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