Kolkata: HOD Science — St.Xaviers Institution Job at St.Xaviers Institution
St.Xaviers InstitutionKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — St.Xaviers Institution
- School
- St.Xaviers Institution
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 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 Science — St.Xaviers Institution. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 59+ years. 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 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 Patulia, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD 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
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
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.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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 Patulia, Kolkata.
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