st. Joan's School is hiring a HOD English — st. Joan's School in Kolkata
st. Joan's SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — st. Joan's School
- School
- st. Joan's School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
st. Joan's School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — st. Joan's School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 39+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
st. Joan's School, a CBSE 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. Joan's School is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — st. Joan's School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
About st. Joan's School
st. Joan's School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
st. Joan's School is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.
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