HOD Languages — Pratt Memorial School Opening — Pratt Memorial School, Kolkata
Pratt Memorial SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Pratt Memorial School
- School
- Pratt Memorial School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 9–14 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD Languages — 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 Languages.
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 Languages — Pratt Memorial School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
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
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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.
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.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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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