St. Augustine's Day School is hiring a HOD English — St. Augustine's Day School in Kolkata
St. Augustine's Day SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — St. Augustine's Day School
- School
- St. Augustine's Day School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD English — St. Augustine's Day School at St. Augustine's Day School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 41+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Augustine's Day School, a ICSE 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
About the school: St. Augustine's Day School is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. Augustine's Day School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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 this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
About St. Augustine's Day School
St. Augustine's Day School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1985, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Augustine's Day School is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
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