Kolkata: HOD English — St. Mary School Job at St. Mary School
St. Mary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — St. Mary School
- School
- St. Mary 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
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Mary School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — St. Mary School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 59+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Mary 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. Mary School is a ICSE Day School in Taltala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. Mary School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What is the salary for this HOD English — St. Mary School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
About St. Mary School
St. Mary School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1967, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Mary School is a ICSE Day School in Taltala, Kolkata.
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