HOD English — Lajpat Hindi High School Vacancy at Lajpat Hindi High School, Kolkata
Lajpat Hindi High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Lajpat Hindi High School
- School
- Lajpat Hindi High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.4L – ₹8.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD English — Lajpat Hindi High School at Lajpat Hindi High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Lajpat Hindi High School, a State Board 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
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What you'll handle as a HOD English — Lajpat Hindi 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 a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Lajpat Hindi High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English — Lajpat Hindi High School?
Most HOD English — Lajpat Hindi 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 Lajpat Hindi High School
Lajpat Hindi High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
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