Kolkata: HOD English — Orchids The International School Job at Orchids The International School
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD English — Orchids The International School at Orchids The International School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Orchids The International School, a CBSE 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: Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Joka, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Orchids The International School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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
What is the salary for this HOD English — Orchids The International School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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What qualifications are required for a HOD English — Orchids The International School?
Most HOD English — Orchids The International 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.
About Orchids The International School
Orchids The International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Joka, Kolkata.
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