HOD Computer Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Computer Science
- School
- North Point Senior Secondary Boarding School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.9L – ₹22.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
HOD Computer Science salary in Kolkata — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Apply for HOD Computer Science at North Point Senior Secondary Boarding School
Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.
Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
North Point Senior Secondary Boarding School in Kolkata, West Bengal is accepting applications for a HOD Computer Science. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. North Point Senior Secondary Boarding School in Kolkata, West Bengal operates as a senior secondary school, established 1991, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the HOD Computer Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.9 LPA – ₹22.1 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for North Point Senior Secondary Boarding School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What is the salary for this HOD Computer Science role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this HOD Computer Science listing is usually welcome.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
What questions are asked in a HOD Computer Science interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Computer Science roles in Kolkata.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Computer Science role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Computer Science application — North Point Senior Secondary Boarding School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why North Point Senior Secondary Boarding School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What is the average HOD Computer Science salary in Kolkata?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Computer Science roles in Kolkata. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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Key facts about North Point Senior Secondary Boarding School
- Founded
- 1991
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
North Point Senior Secondary Boarding School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1991, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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