HOD Commerce — Nava Nalanda High School Opening — Nava Nalanda High School, Kolkata
Nava Nalanda High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Nava Nalanda High School
- School
- Nava Nalanda High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.3L – ₹9.6L per year
- Experience
- 9–14 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Commerce — Nava Nalanda High School — Nava Nalanda High School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CISCE. 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 CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
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 CISCE Day School in Jodhpur Park, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Nava Nalanda High School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
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
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 this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Nava Nalanda High School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
About Nava Nalanda High School
Nava Nalanda High School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1967, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Nava Nalanda High School is a CISCE Day School in Jodhpur Park, Kolkata.
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