A.K Ghosh Memorial High School is hiring a HOD Humanities — A.K Ghosh Memorial High School in Kolkata
A.K Ghosh Memorial High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — A.K Ghosh Memorial High School
- School
- A.K Ghosh Memorial High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹9.5L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
A.K Ghosh Memorial High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — A.K Ghosh Memorial High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 58+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
A.K Ghosh Memorial High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Humanities.
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: A.K Ghosh Memorial High School is a State Board Day School in Jodhpur Park, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — A.K Ghosh Memorial High School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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 background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — A.K Ghosh Memorial High School?
Most HOD Humanities — A.K Ghosh Memorial High School 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.
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.
About A.K Ghosh Memorial High School
A.K Ghosh Memorial High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1968, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
A.K Ghosh Memorial High School is a State Board Day School in Jodhpur Park, Kolkata.
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