HOD English — Holy Home School Opening — Holy Home School, Hooghly
Holy Home SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Holy Home School
- School
- Holy Home School
- City
- Hooghly
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.3L – ₹7.9L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD English — Holy Home School at Holy Home School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 41+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Holy Home School, a CISCE school in Hooghly, is hiring a HOD English.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Holy Home School is a CISCE Day School in Serampore, Hooghly.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Holy Home School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CISCE 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.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
About Holy Home School
Holy Home School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1985, located in Hooghly, West Bengal.
Holy Home School is a CISCE Day School in Serampore, Hooghly.
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