HOD Science — The Heritage School Kolkata Vacancy at The Heritage School Kolkata, Kolkata
The Heritage School KolkataKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — The Heritage School Kolkata
- School
- The Heritage School Kolkata
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 8–11 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Science — The Heritage School Kolkata at The Heritage School Kolkata will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 25+ years. Campus size: 500-1000. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The Heritage School Kolkata, a ICSE 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: Co-ed ICSE school known for holistic education.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — The Heritage School Kolkata
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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 The Heritage School Kolkata
The Heritage School Kolkata is a day affiliated to ICSE, established in 2001, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.
Co-ed ICSE school known for holistic education.
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