Kolkata: HOD English — The BGES School Job at The BGES School
The BGES SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — The BGES School
- School
- The BGES School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.7L – ₹9.9L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The BGES School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — The BGES School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 98+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
The BGES School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD English.
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: The BGES School is a ICSE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — The BGES School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an ICSE 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
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
How much experience do I need for this HOD English — The BGES School 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.
What is the salary for this HOD English — The BGES School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
About The BGES School
The BGES School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1928, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The BGES School is a ICSE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
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