Oxford Academy English Medium School is hiring a HOD Science — Oxford Academy English Medium School in Kolkata

Oxford Academy English Medium School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹6.0L – ₹9.0L / yrCBSE5–12 yrs expPosted 6d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Science — Oxford Academy English Medium School
School
Oxford Academy English Medium School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
Experience
5–12 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School

Job description

Overview

HOD Science — Oxford Academy English Medium School at Oxford Academy English Medium School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

Oxford Academy English Medium School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Science.

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: Oxford Academy English Medium School is a CBSE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Oxford Academy English Medium 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 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 non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

What qualifications are required for a HOD Science — Oxford Academy English Medium School?

Most HOD Science — Oxford Academy English Medium 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.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

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.

About Oxford Academy English Medium School

Oxford Academy English Medium School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Oxford Academy English Medium School is a CBSE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.

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