Kolkata: HOD English — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan Job at Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
Vivekananda VidyaniketanKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
- School
- Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Vivekananda Vidyaniketan (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD English — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Vivekananda Vidyaniketan, 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: Vivekananda Vidyaniketan is a ICSE Day School in Subhashgram, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
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 exactly is Vivekananda Vidyaniketan located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan?
Most HOD English — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
About Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
Vivekananda Vidyaniketan is a day school affiliated to ICSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Vivekananda Vidyaniketan is a ICSE Day School in Subhashgram, Kolkata.
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