HOD Languages
WWA Cossipore English School· Est. 1801 · ICSE · Kolkata
₹9.8L – ₹22.1LICSEpart-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 2 Dec
● posted 18 Sep
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1801.
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
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
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.
Salary & benefits
₹9.8L – ₹22.1L / yrMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDramaMusicDebate
Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in Kolkata
₹9.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.8L – ₹22.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹22.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
WWA Cossipore English School is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The school is hiring a HOD Languages. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹9.8 LPA–₹22.1 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.
WWA Cossipore English School
ICSE · Kolkata · Est. 1801 · 20:1 students per teacher
1801
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal