HOD English — Hariyana Vidya Mandir Opening — Hariyana Vidya Mandir, Kolkata

Hariyana Vidya Mandir
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹6.7L – ₹9.6L / yrCBSE7–10 yrs expPosted 6d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD English — Hariyana Vidya Mandir
School
Hariyana Vidya Mandir
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.7L – ₹9.6L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1992

Job description

Overview

Now hiring: HOD English — Hariyana Vidya Mandir — Hariyana Vidya Mandir, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 34+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

Hariyana Vidya Mandir, 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: Hariyana Vidya Mandir is a CBSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a HOD English — Hariyana Vidya Mandir

Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

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

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.

How much experience do I need for this HOD English — Hariyana Vidya Mandir role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

About Hariyana Vidya Mandir

Hariyana Vidya Mandir is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Hariyana Vidya Mandir is a CBSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.

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