Nava Nalanda High school is hiring a HOD Languages — Nava Nalanda High school in Kolkata
Nava Nalanda High schoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Nava Nalanda High school
- School
- Nava Nalanda High school
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.2L – ₹8.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Languages — Nava Nalanda High school at Nava Nalanda High school, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 59+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Nava Nalanda High school, a State Board 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: Nava Nalanda High school is a State Board Day School in Golpark, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Nava Nalanda High school
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Nava Nalanda High school follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Languages — Nava Nalanda High school?
Most HOD Languages — Nava Nalanda High school roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
About Nava Nalanda High school
Nava Nalanda High school is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1967, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Nava Nalanda High school is a State Board Day School in Golpark, Kolkata.
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