HOD Languages — St. Xaviers Collegiate School Vacancy at St. Xaviers Collegiate School, Kolkata
St. Xaviers Collegiate SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — St. Xaviers Collegiate School
- School
- St. Xaviers Collegiate School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.4L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Languages — St. Xaviers Collegiate School — St. Xaviers Collegiate School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Xaviers Collegiate 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. Xaviers Collegiate School is a ICSE Day School in Lalbazar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — St. Xaviers Collegiate School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
About St. Xaviers Collegiate School
St. Xaviers Collegiate School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1860, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Xaviers Collegiate School is a ICSE Day School in Lalbazar, Kolkata.
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