HOD English
The BSS School· Est. 1950 · ICSE · Kolkata
₹11.7L – ₹12.8LICSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 28 Dec
● posted 19 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
- 1
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.
Salary & benefits
₹11.7L – ₹12.8L / yrMedical RoomTransportationAC ClassesWifiSmart ClassesRampsWashroomsArt and Craft
Pay benchmark — HOD English in Kolkata
₹11.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.7L – ₹12.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
The BSS School, established 1950, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The school is hiring a HOD English. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹11.7 LPA–₹12.8 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.
What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.
Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams.
The BSS School
ICSE · Kolkata · Est. 1950 · 20:1 students per teacher
1950
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal