HOD English — St. John High School Opening — St. John High School, Kolkata
St. John High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — St. John High School
- School
- St. John High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. John High 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. John High School is widely regarded as one of the best co-educational English medium schools in Tollygunge, Kolkata. Offering a comprehensive curriculum following the ICSE guidelines. The school caters to students from nursery to 10th grade and has been providing quality education since its establishment in 2005.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
About St. John High School
St. John High School is widely regarded as one of the best co-educational English medium schools in Tollygunge, Kolkata. Offering a comprehensive curriculum following the ICSE guidelines. The school caters to students from nursery to 10th grade and has been providing quality education since its establishment in 2005.
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