Hooghly: HOD Science — Xavier's English School Job at Xavier's English School
Xavier's English SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Xavier's English School
- School
- Xavier's English School
- City
- Hooghly
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Xavier's English School, a ICSE school in Hooghly, is hiring a HOD Science.
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: Xavier's English School is a Christian Minority English Medium School for boys and girls owned and administered by INDIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION. The School is affiliated to the Council for The Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi (ICSE & ISC). The school although christian in character, provision is made to admit and provide education for pupils of other religions denominations, castes and creeds. It is men to all Communities from Pre-Nursery to XII.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
About Xavier's English School
Xavier's English School is a Christian Minority English Medium School for boys and girls owned and administered by INDIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION. The School is affiliated to the Council for The Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi (ICSE & ISC). The school although christian in character, provision is made to admit and provide education for pupils of other religions denominations, castes and creeds. It is men to all Communities from Pre-Nursery to XII.
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