HOD Languages — Lajpat Hindi High School Opening — Lajpat Hindi High School, Kolkata

Lajpat Hindi High School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹6.0L – ₹9.0L / yrState Board5–12 yrs expPosted 15d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Languages — 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
₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
Experience
5–12 years
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School

Job description

Overview

Now hiring: HOD Languages — Lajpat Hindi High School — Lajpat Hindi High School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. 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 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

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What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Lajpat Hindi High School

Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.

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 qualifications are required for a HOD Languages — Lajpat Hindi High School?

Most HOD Languages — 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.

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.

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.

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.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

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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