Kolkata: HOD Computer Science — The Modern Academy Job at The Modern Academy
The Modern AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD Computer Science — The Modern Academy
- School
- The Modern Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.4L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Computer Science — The Modern Academy at The Modern Academy, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 33+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
The Modern Academy, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Computer 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 Modern Academy is a ICSE Day School in Dhakuria, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Computer Science — The Modern Academy
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
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.
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.
About The Modern Academy
The Modern Academy is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1993, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The Modern Academy is a ICSE Day School in Dhakuria, Kolkata.
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