HOD English — St. Stephens School Opening — St. Stephens School, Kolkata
St. Stephens SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — St. Stephens School
- School
- St. Stephens School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.4L – ₹7.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD English — St. Stephens School at St. Stephens School. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 55+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Stephens School, a CISCE 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. Stephens School is a CISCE Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. Stephens School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CISCE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD English — St. Stephens School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
About St. Stephens School
St. Stephens School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1971, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Stephens School is a CISCE Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
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