Head of School — Modern English Academy
Why apply
What you'll handle
Requirements
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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Full job description
Overview
Modern English Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — Modern English Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 28+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Modern English Academy, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Head of School.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Modern English Academy is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Modern English Academy
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.