The Master & Thunderbird Preschool is hiring a HOD Languages — The Master & Thunderbird Preschool in Kolkata
The Master & Thunderbird PreschoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — The Master & Thunderbird Preschool
- School
- The Master & Thunderbird Preschool
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Master & Thunderbird Preschool is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Languages — The Master & Thunderbird Preschool who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The Master & Thunderbird Preschool, a CBSE 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
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What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — The Master & Thunderbird Preschool
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
About The Master & Thunderbird Preschool
The Master & Thunderbird Preschool is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
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