HOD Languages — MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School Vacancy at MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School, Kolkata
MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School
- School
- MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Languages — MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School — MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 38+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School, a CISCE 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
About the school: MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School is a CISCE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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 kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
About MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School
MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1988, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School is a CISCE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
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