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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.", "datePosted": "2026-11-08T21:44:19.096+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/douglas-memorial-higher-secondary-school-barrack-road-cantonment-8061#school", "name": "Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/douglas-memorial-higher-secondary-school-barrack-road-cantonment-8061", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/64ff6f99-910b-424d-87c4-adce13b5eb7a.webp", "sameAs": "https://www.dmhss.org/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Barrack Road, Cantonment", "addressLocality": "Kolkata", "addressRegion": "West Bengal", "postalCode": "700017" }, "foundingDate": "1984" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/wing-head-senior-douglas-memorial-higher-secondary-school-barrack-road-cantonment-8061-kol-f4916728-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/wing-head-senior-douglas-memorial-higher-secondary-school-barrack-road-cantonment-8061-kol-f4916728-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-01-22T21:44:19.096Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-09T04:07:42.54527+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Barrack Road, Cantonment", "addressLocality": "Kolkata", "addressRegion": "West Bengal", "postalCode": "700017" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 1270500, "maxValue": 2516500 } }, "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 72 } }, "board": "ICSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School, established 1984, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata.\n\nThe school is hiring a Wing Head - Senior. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹12.7 LPA–₹25.2 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.", "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.", "dayToDay": [ "Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.", "Partner with the relevant department leads.", "Maintain accurate records of work completed.", "Communicate proactively with the leadership team.", "Contribute to school events and routines as needed." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Wing Head - Senior", "body": "Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in an ICSE school", "body": "Working in an **ICSE/ISC** setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata", "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR." }, { "q": "Is background verification done before joining?", "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification." }, { "q": "What's the interview process like for this role?", "a": "Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School?", "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this Wing Head - Senior role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Wing Head - Senior — Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime." }, { "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?", "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned." }, { "q": "Do I have to work weekends?", "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions." }, { "q": "Where exactly is Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School located?", "a": "The school is in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference." }, { "q": "Is accommodation provided?", "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview." } ] }