HOD Commerce — St. Helen School Opening — St. Helen School, Kolkata
St. Helen SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — St. Helen School
- School
- St. Helen School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Commerce — St. Helen School at St. Helen School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 57+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Helen School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
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. Helen School is a CISCE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — St. Helen School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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 background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
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 St. Helen School
St. Helen School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1969, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Helen School is a CISCE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
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