Hartley Higher Secondary School is hiring a HOD English — Hartley Higher Secondary School in Kolkata
Hartley Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Hartley Higher Secondary School
- School
- Hartley Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.3L – ₹8.2L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Hartley Higher Secondary School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD English — Hartley Higher Secondary School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 92+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Hartley Higher Secondary School, a State Board 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: Hartley Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Hartley Higher Secondary 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 STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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
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.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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 do I apply for this HOD English — Hartley Higher Secondary School vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
About Hartley Higher Secondary School
Hartley Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1934, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Hartley Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
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