
Kolkata: HOD Languages — South Academy High School Job at South Academy High School
South Academy High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — South Academy High School
- School
- South Academy High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.9L – ₹7.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
South Academy High School, 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: South Academy High School founded by Smt. Gayatri Bhattacharjee in 1988, stands at a prominent location just 7 minutes walking distance from Master Da Suryasen metrostation, Bansdroni, . The beautiful building and safe and secure atmosphere make it an ideal place to spend the better part of your childhood. The school teaches from the pre-primary level to the Secondary (10) and is affiliated under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education . The medium of instruction is English though Bengali, Hindi and English are taught as first languages. Pre-primary, Primary, and Secondary section starts class at the same time in the morning five-days a week with the first two sections having an earlier finish than the rest. The Pre-Primary and Primary section follows ICSE and CBSE curriculum which is tailor made to suite the need of the hour and actively encourage students to read books that are out of their academic syllabus.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Languages — South Academy High School 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.
What is the salary for this HOD Languages — South Academy High School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Where exactly is South Academy High School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
About South Academy High School
South Academy High School founded by Smt. Gayatri Bhattacharjee in 1988, stands at a prominent location just 7 minutes walking distance from Master Da Suryasen metrostation, Bansdroni, . The beautiful building and safe and secure atmosphere make it an ideal place to spend the better part of your childhood. The school teaches from the pre-primary level to the Secondary (10) and is affiliated under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education . The medium of instruction is English though Bengali, Hindi and English are taught as first languages. Pre-primary, Primary, and Secondary section starts class at the same time in the morning five-days a week with the first two sections having an earlier finish than the rest. The Pre-Primary and Primary section follows ICSE and CBSE curriculum which is tailor made to suite the need of the hour and actively encourage students to read books that are out of their academic syllabus.
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