Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya is hiring a HOD Languages — Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya in Kolkata
Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya
- School
- Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.6L – ₹8.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Languages — Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 70+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath 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: Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Jorabagan, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
About Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya
Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1956, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Jorabagan, Kolkata.
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