HOD Languages — St. Stephens School, Birati Vacancy at St. Stephens School, Birati, Kolkata
St. Stephens School, BiratiKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — St. Stephens School, Birati
- School
- St. Stephens School, Birati
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Languages — St. Stephens School, Birati at St. Stephens School, Birati will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 13+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Stephens School, Birati, 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. Stephens School, Birati is a ICSE Day School in North Dum Dum, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — St. Stephens School, Birati
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
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.
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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
About St. Stephens School, Birati
St. Stephens School, Birati is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2013, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Stephens School, Birati is a ICSE Day School in North Dum Dum, Kolkata.
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