Kolkata: HOD Languages — Sri Aurobindo Siksha Sadan Job at Sri Aurobindo Siksha Sadan
Sri Aurobindo Siksha SadanKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Sri Aurobindo Siksha Sadan
- School
- Sri Aurobindo Siksha Sadan
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.0L – ₹6.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sri Aurobindo Siksha Sadan (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Languages — Sri Aurobindo Siksha Sadan. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 37+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Sri Aurobindo Siksha Sadan, 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: Sri Aurobindo Siksha Sadan is a State Board Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Sri Aurobindo Siksha Sadan
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About Sri Aurobindo Siksha Sadan
Sri Aurobindo Siksha Sadan is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1989, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sri Aurobindo Siksha Sadan is a State Board Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
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