HOD Science — St. Xavier's Convent School Vacancy at St. Xavier's Convent School, Kolkata
St. Xavier's Convent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — St. Xavier's Convent School
- School
- St. Xavier's Convent School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Xavier's Convent School, a CBSE 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: Located in Baguiati, Kolkata, St. Xavier’s Convent School stands as an ideal English medium institution. Offering a CBSE-affiliated curriculum, the school emphasizes comprehensive skill development and personalized growth for each child, ensuring a balanced education that nurtures academic excellence and individual potential.
This is an ideal English Medium School CBSE Curriculum & Complete Skill Development
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science — St. Xavier's Convent 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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
About St. Xavier's Convent School
Located in Baguiati, Kolkata, St. Xavier’s Convent School stands as an ideal English medium institution. Offering a CBSE-affiliated curriculum, the school emphasizes comprehensive skill development and personalized growth for each child, ensuring a balanced education that nurtures academic excellence and individual potential. This is an ideal English Medium School CBSE Curriculum & Complete Skill Development
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