St. Mary School is hiring a HOD Languages — St. Mary School in Kolkata
St. Mary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — St. Mary School
- School
- St. Mary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Mary School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Languages — St. Mary School. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 59+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Mary School, a ICSE 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. Mary School is a ICSE Day School in Taltala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — 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
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
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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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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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