HOD English — St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School Opening — St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School, Kolkata
St. Paul'S Boarding And Day SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School
- School
- St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD English — St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School at St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Paul'S Boarding And Day 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. Paul'S Boarding And Day School is a ICSE Day Cum Boarding in Kidderpore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. Paul'S Boarding And Day 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
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
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 there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
About St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School
St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School is a day cum boarding affiliated to ICSE, established in 1873, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Paul'S Boarding And Day School is a ICSE Day Cum Boarding in Kidderpore, Kolkata.
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