Kolkata: HOD English — Shri Santoshi Maa Academy Job at Shri Santoshi Maa Academy
Shri Santoshi Maa AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Shri Santoshi Maa Academy
- School
- Shri Santoshi Maa Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Full Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.3L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Shri Santoshi Maa Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — Shri Santoshi Maa Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 8+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Shri Santoshi Maa Academy, 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: Shri Santoshi Maa Academy is a CBSE Full Boarding in Thakurpukur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Shri Santoshi Maa Academy
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
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 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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
About Shri Santoshi Maa Academy
Shri Santoshi Maa Academy is a full boarding affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Shri Santoshi Maa Academy is a CBSE Full Boarding in Thakurpukur, Kolkata.
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