HOD Languages — Nava Nalanda Public School Opening — Nava Nalanda Public School, Kolkata
Nava Nalanda Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Nava Nalanda Public School
- School
- Nava Nalanda Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.2L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD Languages — Nava Nalanda Public School at Nava Nalanda Public School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 59+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Nava Nalanda Public 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 Public School is a State Board Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Nava Nalanda Public 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
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
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
About Nava Nalanda Public School
Nava Nalanda Public School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1967, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Nava Nalanda Public School is a State Board Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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