HOD Science — The Crescent School Vacancy at The Crescent School, Kolkata

The Crescent School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹6.5L – ₹8.2L / yrState Board9–11 yrs expPosted 5d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Science — The Crescent School
School
The Crescent School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.5L – ₹8.2L per year
Experience
9–11 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2002

Job description

Overview

The Crescent School, a State Board 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: The Crescent School was founded by a young Philanthropist, Shaikh Shamsher Alam, in the year 2002 to impart quality education in a well disciplined and healthy environment, and to create an impetus for equal opportunity in the society. The school is declared as a Minority Educational Institution by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, Government of India. The school is affiliated to both West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education.

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How do I apply for this HOD Science — The Crescent School vacancy?

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Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Science — The Crescent 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.

About The Crescent School

The Crescent School was founded by a young Philanthropist, Shaikh Shamsher Alam, in the year 2002 to impart quality education in a well disciplined and healthy environment, and to create an impetus for equal opportunity in the society. The school is declared as a Minority Educational Institution by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, Government of India. The school is affiliated to both West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education.

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