It is admirable to hear about the Late Sri Ramdeo Ray’s contributions to the education sector. Founding Sarada Academy High School with the aim of providing quality education to students from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds is a noble cause that will have a positive impact on society.
It is evident that Late Sri Ramdeo Ray had a deep sense of commitment towards education and the growth of the nation. His vision for the school has continued to thrive and impact the lives of many students and teachers who have been associated with it.
It is heartening to see that the staff and students of Sarada Academy High School continue to honor the legacy left behind by Sri Ramdeo Ray. His contributions to the education sector will always be remembered and celebrated as a shining example of the impact that one person can have on society.
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Founding Sarada Academy High School with the aim of providing quality education to students from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds is a noble cause that will have a positive impact on society.\n\nIt is evident that Late Sri Ramdeo Ray had a deep sense of commitment towards education and the growth of the nation. His vision for the school has continued to thrive and impact the lives of many students and teachers who have been associated with it.\n\nIt is heartening to see that the staff and students of Sarada Academy High School continue to honor the legacy left behind by Sri Ramdeo Ray. His contributions to the education sector will always be remembered and celebrated as a shining example of the impact that one person can have on society.", "aboutTheRole": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady results.", "dayToDay": [ "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.", "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.", "Run weekly department meetings.", "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.", "Own subject-level board results and improvement plans." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD English — Sarada Academy High School", "body": "Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school", "body": "**State-board** schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata", "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD English — Sarada Academy High School salary in Kolkata?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English — Sarada Academy High School roles in Kolkata. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base." }, { "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime." }, { "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?", "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria." }, { "q": "How big are the classes?", "a": "Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25." }, { "q": "What qualifications are required for a HOD English — Sarada Academy High School?", "a": "Most HOD English — Sarada Academy High School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply." }, { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward." }, { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation." }, { "q": "Is background verification done before joining?", "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification." }, { "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?", "a": "Sarada Academy High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework." } ] }