HOD English — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School Opening — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School, Kolkata
Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School
- School
- Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.9L – ₹9.1L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD English — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School at Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 47+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School, a CBSE 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: Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School is a CBSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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
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.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
About Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School
Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1979, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School is a CBSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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