Kolkata: HOD Languages — St.Xaviers Institution Job at St.Xaviers Institution
St.Xaviers InstitutionKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — St.Xaviers Institution
- School
- St.Xaviers Institution
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.4L – ₹9.1L per year
- Experience
- 9–12 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St.Xaviers Institution (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Languages — St.Xaviers Institution. The school has been running for 59+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St.Xaviers Institution, a CISCE 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 Institution is a CISCE Day School in Panihati, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — 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
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Languages — St.Xaviers Institution role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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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