Kolkata: HOD Science — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan Job at Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
Saltlake Shiksha NiketanKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — 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
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Saltlake Shiksha Niketan (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Science — 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 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: Saltlake Shiksha Niketan is a CBSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — 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
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science — 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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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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