HOD English — National English School Opening — National English School, Kolkata
National English SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — National English School
- School
- National English School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.2L – ₹8.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
National English School, a CISCE 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: National English School, established in 2000 at VIP Road, Baguiati, is a co-educational institution affiliated to the Council for I.S.C.E., New Delhi. Founded by renowned philanthropist Sudhir Kumar Saha, NES prepares its students to embark on a journey of academic and personal excellence. Our innovative and dynamic curriculum offers a practical and application-based learning approach that fosters critical thinking, problem solving and creative ability while promoting an all-around progress through a rich and diverse co-curricular programme covering sports, music, art, cultural and literary activities essential to the holistic development of the child.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Where exactly is National English School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
National English School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About National English School
National English School, established in 2000 at VIP Road, Baguiati, is a co-educational institution affiliated to the Council for I.S.C.E., New Delhi. Founded by renowned philanthropist Sudhir Kumar Saha, NES prepares its students to embark on a journey of academic and personal excellence. Our innovative and dynamic curriculum offers a practical and application-based learning approach that fosters critical thinking, problem solving and creative ability while promoting an all-around progress through a rich and diverse co-curricular programme covering sports, music, art, cultural and literary activities essential to the holistic development of the child.
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