Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) is hiring a HOD English — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) in Kolkata
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)Key facts
- Role
- HOD English — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
- School
- Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 9–12 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 24+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli), 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: Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) is a ICSE Day School in Patulia, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
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
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
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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.
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.
About Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2002, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) is a ICSE Day School in Patulia, Kolkata.
View school profile →Working at Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
Perks
Campus gallery
