HOD English — Sacred Heart Day High School Opening — Sacred Heart Day High School, Kolkata
Sacred Heart Day High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Sacred Heart Day High School
- School
- Sacred Heart Day High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹8.3L per year
- Experience
- 8–11 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD English — Sacred Heart Day High School at Sacred Heart Day High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 36+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Sacred Heart Day High School, a State Board 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: At Sacred Heart Day High School we cultivate an environment where academic brilliance, character development, and compassionate values converge.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Sacred Heart Day High School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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?
Sacred Heart Day High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What is the salary for this HOD English — Sacred Heart Day High School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
About Sacred Heart Day High School
Sacred Heart Day High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1990, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
At Sacred Heart Day High School we cultivate an environment where academic brilliance, character development, and compassionate values converge.
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Perks
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