HOD Commerce — Kolkata International School Opening — Kolkata International School, Kolkata
Kolkata International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Kolkata International School
- School
- Kolkata International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IB
- School type
- Day
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.6L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Commerce — Kolkata International School — Kolkata International School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 27+ years. Campus size: 200-500. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Kolkata International School, a IB school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
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: IB World School in Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Kolkata International 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 IB school
This is an IB school — inquiry-led teaching, transdisciplinary planning, ATL skills and formal IB documentation are part of daily work.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
About Kolkata International School
Kolkata International School is a day affiliated to IB, established in 1999, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school has a student community of about 200-500.
IB World School in Kolkata.
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