HOD Commerce — St. Joseph & Marys School Opening — St. Joseph & Marys School, Kolkata
St. Joseph & Marys SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — St. Joseph & Marys School
- School
- St. Joseph & Marys School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.0L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Commerce — St. Joseph & Marys School — St. Joseph & Marys School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 63+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Joseph & Marys 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. Joseph & Marys School is a CISCE Day School in New Alipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — St. Joseph & Marys School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
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
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce — St. Joseph & Marys School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
About St. Joseph & Marys School
St. Joseph & Marys School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1963, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Joseph & Marys School is a CISCE Day School in New Alipore, Kolkata.
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