HOD Languages
Nava Nalanda High School· Est. 1994 · ICSE · Kolkata
₹7.8L – ₹14.9LICSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 21 Dec
● posted 12 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
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
Career path
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Salary & benefits
₹7.8L – ₹14.9L / yrWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusicDebateLibrary/Reading Room
Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in Kolkata
₹7.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.8L – ₹14.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
Nava Nalanda High School, established 1994, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a HOD Languages. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹7.8 LPA–₹14.9 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
Nava Nalanda High School
ICSE · Kolkata · Est. 1994 · 20:1 students per teacher
1994
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal