Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya is hiring a HOD Languages — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya in Kolkata
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
- School
- Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.4L – ₹8.2L per year
- Experience
- 9–11 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Languages — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 110+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi 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 Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Barabazar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
About Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1916, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Barabazar, Kolkata.
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