Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School is hiring a HOD Languages — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School in Kolkata
Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — 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
- ₹7.9L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 9–13 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Languages — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 47+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Languages.
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 Languages — 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
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
What is the salary for this HOD Languages — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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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