HOD Languages — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School Opening — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School, Kolkata
St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — 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
- ₹7.6L – ₹9.9L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Languages — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School at St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. 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 Languages.
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 Languages — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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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