Kolkata: HOD Science — Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School Job at Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School
- School
- Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Science — Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 25+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School, a ICSE 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: Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School is a ICSE Day School in Tollygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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About Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2001, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School is a ICSE Day School in Tollygunge, Kolkata.
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