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HOD English

at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Cossipore Seven Tank · Kolkata · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹7.6L – ₹24.2L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-timePosted 19d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Cossipore Seven Tank
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.6L – ₹24.2L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Kolkata — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.6L
per year
Typical
₹15.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Cossipore Seven Tank in Kolkata, West Bengal is on the lookout for a HOD English. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Cossipore Seven Tank in Kolkata, West Bengal operates as a senior secondary school, established 1983, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as HOD English, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.6 LPA – ₹24.2 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Cossipore Seven Tank hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

What is the average HOD English salary in Kolkata?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Kolkata varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Kolkata), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.

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.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

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.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

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.

How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

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About the school

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Cossipore Seven Tank

Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Cossipore Seven Tank

Key facts
Founded
1983
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Krishna Kumar Dubey
Affiliation #
2400019
Address
COSSIPORE SEVEN TANK ESTATE 4 DUM DUM ROAD KOLKATA WEST BENGAL, Cossipore Seven Tank, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700002

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Cossipore Seven Tank is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1983, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

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