Salt Lake School is hiring a HOD Languages — Salt Lake School in Kolkata
Salt Lake SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Salt Lake School
- School
- Salt Lake School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.9L – ₹7.7L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Languages — Salt Lake School at Salt Lake School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 47+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Salt Lake School, a CISCE 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: Salt Lake School is a CISCE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Salt Lake School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CISCE 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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
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.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
About Salt Lake School
Salt Lake School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1979, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Salt Lake School is a CISCE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
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