HOD English — Narmada School Opening — Narmada School, Kolkata
Narmada SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Narmada School
- School
- Narmada School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Narmada School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD English.
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: NARMADA SCHOOL is a co-educational English Medium School at 170/295A, N.S.C. Bose Road ( 2/45A, Netaji Nagar ), Kolkata – 700 092 and affiliated to I.C.S.E. And I.S.C., New Delhi. It is one of the most reputed and oldest schools in this locality. The School started in the academic year 1991. The School continues to be under the general supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director of School Education ( Anglo Indian ), Govt. Of West Bengal. The School is conducted by Netaji Nagar Narmada Education Society.
Common questions about this role
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.
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 B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
About Narmada School
NARMADA SCHOOL is a co-educational English Medium School at 170/295A, N.S.C. Bose Road ( 2/45A, Netaji Nagar ), Kolkata – 700 092 and affiliated to I.C.S.E. And I.S.C., New Delhi. It is one of the most reputed and oldest schools in this locality. The School started in the academic year 1991. The School continues to be under the general supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director of School Education ( Anglo Indian ), Govt. Of West Bengal. The School is conducted by Netaji Nagar Narmada Education Society.
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