HOD Science — St. Joseph & Marys School Opening — St. Joseph & Marys School, Kolkata
St. Joseph & Marys SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — 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
- ₹6.6L – ₹8.9L per year
- Experience
- 9–12 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Science — St. Joseph & Marys School — St. Joseph & Marys School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 63+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. 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 Science.
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 Science — St. Joseph & Marys School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
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
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.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
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.
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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