HOD Science
Behala High School· Est. 1886 · State Board · Kolkata
₹7.3L – ₹21.4LState Boardfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 25 Dec
● posted 16 Sep
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1886.
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 a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
₹7.3L – ₹21.4L / yrMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusic
Pay benchmark — HOD Science in Kolkata
₹7.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.3L – ₹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
Behala High School, established 1886, is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹7.3 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.
Behala High School
State Board · Kolkata · Est. 1886 · 25:1 students per teacher
1886
FOUNDED
State Board
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
25:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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