HOD Science — Howrah St. John's High School Opening — Howrah St. John's High School, Howrah
Howrah St. John's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — 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
- ₹6.8L – ₹8.5L per year
- Experience
- 9–11 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Science — Howrah St. John's High School — Howrah St. John's High School, Howrah, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 26+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Howrah St. John's High School, a ICSE school in Howrah, is hiring a HOD Science.
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 Science — Howrah St. John's High School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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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