Howard Memorial School is hiring a School Nurse — Howard Memorial School in Kolkata
Howard Memorial SchoolKey facts
- Role
- School Nurse — Howard Memorial School
- School
- Howard Memorial School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹4.3L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Howard Memorial School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a School Nurse.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students
- Coordinate with parents, teachers and external specialists
- Maintain confidential case records
- Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Special Education as relevant
About the school: Howard Memorial School was started in 1963 by an English lady Miss R. E. Gess who wanted to impart education in English to the students of Dum Dum, Kolkata. From its inception, the school has been running smoothly and gaining popularity day by day. Earlier, it was running as a Primary school till class VI. After her demise and inspired by her thoughts, idea, and action, the society, which is now running the school, had decided to make the school a Secondary and Senior Secondary School under C.I.S.C.E, Delhi.
The school has a branch at Kashipur Bhangar II, South 24 Pgs. which is running successfully from 2012 catering to the need of the students. The school is amidst full greenery with airy and spacious classrooms and the school is equipped with 3 Science laboratories, Computer laboratory, and Smart classes. It is involved in all types of sports activities, yoga and cultural programmes in both the branches.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Howard Memorial School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About Howard Memorial School
Howard Memorial School was started in 1963 by an English lady Miss R. E. Gess who wanted to impart education in English to the students of Dum Dum, Kolkata. From its inception, the school has been running smoothly and gaining popularity day by day. Earlier, it was running as a Primary school till class VI. After her demise and inspired by her thoughts, idea, and action, the society, which is now running the school, had decided to make the school a Secondary and Senior Secondary School under C.I.S.C.E, Delhi. The school has a branch at Kashipur Bhangar II, South 24 Pgs. which is running successfully from 2012 catering to the need of the students. The school is amidst full greenery with airy and spacious classrooms and the school is equipped with 3 Science laboratories, Computer laboratory, and Smart classes. It is involved in all types of sports activities, yoga and cultural programmes in both the branches.
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