HOD English
St Stephens School· Est. 1971 · ICSE · Kolkata
₹10.5L – ₹16.8LICSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 29 Dec
● posted 20 Sep
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE 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
- 3
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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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Salary & benefits
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Pay benchmark — HOD English in Kolkata
₹10.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.5L – ₹16.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
St Stephens School, established 1971, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The school is hiring a HOD English. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.5 LPA–₹16.8 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.
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.
St Stephens School
ICSE · Kolkata · Est. 1971 · 20:1 students per teacher
1971
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal