
Kolkata: Helper — Modern English Academy Job at Modern English Academy
Modern English AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Helper — Modern English Academy
- School
- Modern English Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹4.9L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Modern English Academy (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Helper — Modern English Academy. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 28+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Modern English Academy, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Helper.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure smooth functioning of assigned facilities/equipment
- Coordinate with vendors and support staff
- Follow safety and security protocols at all times
- Report issues to the maintenance head promptly
Requirements:
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Relevant ITI/diploma/certification; school or institutional experience preferred
About the school: Modern English Academy is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Helper — Modern English Academy
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
About Modern English Academy
Modern English Academy is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1998, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Modern English Academy is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
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