HOD English

Dayanand Public School· CBSE · Kolkata
₹11.5L – ₹14.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 26 Dec
● posted 17 Sep

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

Career path

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  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

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Pay benchmark — HOD English in Kolkata

₹11.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.5L – ₹14.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Dayanand Public School is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a HOD English. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹11.5 LPA–₹14.7 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
Dayanand Public School
CBSE · Kolkata · 20:1 students per teacher
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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