Kolkata: HOD English — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan Job at Saltlake Shiksha Niketan

Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹6.0L – ₹9.0L / yrCBSE5–12 yrs expPosted 3d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD English — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
School
Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
Experience
5–12 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2005

Job description

Overview

Saltlake Shiksha Niketan (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD English — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan. The school has been running for 21+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

Saltlake Shiksha Niketan, a CBSE 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: Saltlake Shiksha Niketan is a CBSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a HOD English — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan

Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

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

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.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

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.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

How much experience do I need for this HOD English — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

About Saltlake Shiksha Niketan

Saltlake Shiksha Niketan is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Saltlake Shiksha Niketan is a CBSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.

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