HOD English — Wonderland Academy Opening — Wonderland Academy, Kolkata
Wonderland AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Wonderland Academy
- School
- Wonderland Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹7.9L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD English — Wonderland Academy — Wonderland Academy, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 17+ years. Curriculum: NO BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Wonderland Academy, a No Board 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: Wonderland Academy is a No Board Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Wonderland Academy
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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 qualifications are required for a HOD English — Wonderland Academy?
Most HOD English — Wonderland Academy 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.
Do I have to work weekends?
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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
About Wonderland Academy
Wonderland Academy is a day school affiliated to No Board, established in 2009, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Wonderland Academy is a No Board Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
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