Kolkata: HOD English — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School Job at St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School
St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School
- School
- St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.5L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD English — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School at St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School, a State Board 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's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary 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 STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
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.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
About St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School
St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1876, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
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