St. Francis Xavier School is hiring a HOD English — St. Francis Xavier School in Kolkata
St. Francis Xavier SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — St. Francis Xavier School
- School
- St. Francis Xavier School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Francis Xavier School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — St. Francis Xavier School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 43+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Francis Xavier 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. Francis Xavier School is a ICSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. Francis Xavier School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
About St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1983, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Francis Xavier School is a ICSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
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