HOD English — Pratt Memorial School Vacancy at Pratt Memorial School, Kolkata
Pratt Memorial SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Pratt Memorial School
- School
- Pratt Memorial School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD English — Pratt Memorial School at Pratt Memorial School. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Pratt Memorial School, a ICSE 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: Pratt Memorial School is a ICSE Day Cum Boarding in Entally, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Pratt Memorial School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Pratt Memorial School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do I have to work weekends?
As this is a residential/boarding school, expect a rotational weekend duty roster on top of the regular week. The exact roster depends on your house and section.
Where exactly is Pratt Memorial School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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 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.
About Pratt Memorial School
Pratt Memorial School is a day cum boarding affiliated to ICSE, established in 1876, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Pratt Memorial School is a ICSE Day Cum Boarding in Entally, Kolkata.
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