HOD English — La Martiniere for Girls Opening — La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata
La Martiniere for GirlsKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — La Martiniere for Girls
- School
- La Martiniere for Girls
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD English — La Martiniere for Girls — La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
La Martiniere for Girls, a CBSE school in Kolkata, 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: La Martiniere for Girls is a CBSE Day School in Elgin, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — La Martiniere for Girls
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English — La Martiniere for Girls?
Most HOD English — La Martiniere for Girls 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 La Martiniere for Girls
La Martiniere for Girls is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1836, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
La Martiniere for Girls is a CBSE Day School in Elgin, Kolkata.
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