St.Xaviers Institution is hiring a HOD Computer Science — St.Xaviers Institution in Kolkata
St.Xaviers InstitutionKey facts
- Role
- HOD Computer Science — St.Xaviers Institution
- School
- St.Xaviers Institution
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.5L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St.Xaviers Institution is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Computer Science — St.Xaviers Institution who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 59+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St.Xaviers Institution, a CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Computer 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 Institution is a CISCE Day School in Panihati, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Computer Science — St.Xaviers Institution
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CISCE 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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About St.Xaviers Institution
St.Xaviers Institution is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1967, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St.Xaviers Institution is a CISCE Day School in Panihati, Kolkata.
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