Hirendra Leela Patranavis School is hiring a HOD English — Hirendra Leela Patranavis School in Kolkata
Hirendra Leela Patranavis SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
- School
- Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.0L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Hirendra Leela Patranavis School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD English — Hirendra Leela Patranavis School. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 72+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Hirendra Leela Patranavis School, a ICSE 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: Hirendra Leela Patranavis School is a ICSE Day School in Golf Gardens, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
Where exactly is Hirendra Leela Patranavis School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
About Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
Hirendra Leela Patranavis School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1954, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Hirendra Leela Patranavis School is a ICSE Day School in Golf Gardens, Kolkata.
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