HOD Languages — Shree Jain Vidyalaya Opening — Shree Jain Vidyalaya, Kolkata
Shree Jain VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Shree Jain Vidyalaya
- School
- Shree Jain Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.4L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Shree Jain Vidyalaya, a State Board 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: Shree Jain Vidyalaya, Kolkata, often abbreviated SJV, is a school for secondary and Senior Secondary education located in Burrabazar region of Kolkata. The school is affiliated to the State Boards WBBSE and WBCHSE and more than 2900 pupils are enrolled in it.The school was founded in 1934 by Phushraj Bacchwat in whose honor the address of the school was renamed from Sukeas Lane to Phusraj Bachhawat Path. In year 2009, the school celebrated its Platinum Jubilee on completion of 75 years. Notable guests of the event included alumni Pawan Kumar Goenka, head of Mahindra's Automotive Division.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
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.
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Are detailed lesson plans expected?
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Is school transport available for staff?
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About Shree Jain Vidyalaya
Shree Jain Vidyalaya, Kolkata, often abbreviated SJV, is a school for secondary and Senior Secondary education located in Burrabazar region of Kolkata. The school is affiliated to the State Boards WBBSE and WBCHSE and more than 2900 pupils are enrolled in it.The school was founded in 1934 by Phushraj Bacchwat in whose honor the address of the school was renamed from Sukeas Lane to Phusraj Bachhawat Path. In year 2009, the school celebrated its Platinum Jubilee on completion of 75 years. Notable guests of the event included alumni Pawan Kumar Goenka, head of Mahindra's Automotive Division.
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