Kolkata: HOD Science — St. Xaviers Collegiate School Job at St. Xaviers Collegiate School
St. Xaviers Collegiate SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — 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
- ₹8.1L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 9–11 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Xaviers Collegiate School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Science — St. Xaviers Collegiate School. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Xaviers Collegiate School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Science.
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 Science — St. Xaviers Collegiate 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
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
How do I apply for this HOD Science — St. Xaviers Collegiate School vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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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