HOD English — South Suburban School Main Opening — South Suburban School Main, Kolkata
South Suburban School MainKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — South Suburban School Main
- School
- South Suburban School Main
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.2L – ₹8.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD English — South Suburban School Main — South Suburban School Main, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
South Suburban School Main, a State Board 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
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What you'll handle as a HOD English — South Suburban School Main
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
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What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
About South Suburban School Main
South Suburban School Main is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1874, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
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