HR Executive — Modern English Academy Vacancy at Modern English Academy, Kolkata
Modern English AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HR Executive — Modern English Academy
- School
- Modern English Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.2L – ₹6.6L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HR Executive — Modern English Academy at Modern English Academy. 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 HR Executive.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the function
- Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Ensure compliance with school policies
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred
About the school: Modern English Academy is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HR Executive — Modern English Academy
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Modern English Academy follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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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Perks
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