Howrah St. John's High School is hiring a HOD Languages — Howrah St. John's High School in Howrah
Howrah St. John's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Howrah St. John's High School
- School
- Howrah St. John's High School
- City
- Howrah
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹9.6L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Languages — Howrah St. John's High School at Howrah St. John's High School, Howrah. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 26+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Howrah St. John's High School, a ICSE school in Howrah, is hiring a HOD Languages.
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: Howrah St. John's High School is a ICSE Day School in Shibpur, Howrah.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Howrah St. John's High School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
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.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Languages — Howrah St. John's High School?
Most HOD Languages — Howrah St. John's High School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About Howrah St. John's High School
Howrah St. John's High School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2000, located in Howrah, West Bengal.
Howrah St. John's High School is a ICSE Day School in Shibpur, Howrah.
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