HOD Computer Science — St. Augustines Day School Opening — St. Augustines Day School, Kolkata
St. Augustines Day SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Computer Science — St. Augustines Day School
- School
- St. Augustines Day School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.6L – ₹8.7L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Augustines Day School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Computer Science.
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: The school was founded on 15th November, 1970 by Mrs. E. Gasper (nee Graham), who envisaged an English Medium Co-educational school to promote and disseminate knowledge for the development of the Anglo-Indian community as well as the other communities sharing the common desire for education in English medium based on National and Catholic ethos. Late C.R. Gasper was entrusted with the responsibilities of the school as its Principal. Classes commenced from January, 1971 at 43, Ripon Street, Kolkata. The school has been named after the great Scholar of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint Augustine of Hippo (East Africa). The school has Nursery to Class XII, and is registered under the West Bengal Societies Act, 1961. It is a Minority School, administered by the code of regulations for Anglo-Indian schools and other listed schools in West Bengal and affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi which conducts the ICSE and ISC Examinations.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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.
About St. Augustines Day School
The school was founded on 15th November, 1970 by Mrs. E. Gasper (nee Graham), who envisaged an English Medium Co-educational school to promote and disseminate knowledge for the development of the Anglo-Indian community as well as the other communities sharing the common desire for education in English medium based on National and Catholic ethos. Late C.R. Gasper was entrusted with the responsibilities of the school as its Principal. Classes commenced from January, 1971 at 43, Ripon Street, Kolkata. The school has been named after the great Scholar of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint Augustine of Hippo (East Africa). The school has Nursery to Class XII, and is registered under the West Bengal Societies Act, 1961. It is a Minority School, administered by the code of regulations for Anglo-Indian schools and other listed schools in West Bengal and affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi which conducts the ICSE and ISC Examinations.
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