HOD Languages

Union Chapel School· Est. 1967 · ICSE · Kolkata
₹11.3L – ₹21.4LICSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 14 Dec
● posted 15 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

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.3L – ₹21.4L / yrMedical RoomTransportationAC ClassesWifiSmart ClassesDebatePicnics and excursionMusic

Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in Kolkata

₹11.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.3L – ₹21.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹21.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Union Chapel School, established 1967, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a HOD Languages. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹11.3 LPA–₹21.4 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.
Union Chapel School
ICSE · Kolkata · Est. 1967 · 6:1 students per teacher
1967
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
6:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Sanskrit
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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