Welland Gouldsmith School is hiring a HOD Languages — Welland Gouldsmith School in Kolkata
Welland Gouldsmith SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Welland Gouldsmith School
- School
- Welland Gouldsmith School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.9L – ₹9.8L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Languages — Welland Gouldsmith School at Welland Gouldsmith School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CISCE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Welland Gouldsmith School, a CISCE 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
About the school: Welland Gouldsmith School is a CISCE Day School in Bowbazar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Welland Gouldsmith School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CISCE 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
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.
What is the salary for this HOD Languages — Welland Gouldsmith School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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 accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
About Welland Gouldsmith School
Welland Gouldsmith School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1876, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Welland Gouldsmith School is a CISCE Day School in Bowbazar, Kolkata.
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