HOD Humanities — Akshar School Opening — Akshar School, Kolkata
Akshar SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Akshar School
- School
- Akshar School
- City
- Kolkata
- 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
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Akshar School, a ICSE 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: Akshar ethos was conceptualized by Mr. Deepak Khullar, Neena Singh and Kavneet Khullar with whole hearted support from Late Prof. Yashpal Sharma (our patron) an eminent educationist and scientist.A journey from the first letter with which all learning begins , to the vast infinte source of all knowledge- hence the name AKSHAR… • Akshar became a reality under the Rajpal Khullar Memorial Trust – a non profit charitable organization. An Inclusive school where children with additional needs learn along with mainstream children.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — Akshar School?
Most HOD Humanities — Akshar 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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Akshar School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is school transport available for staff?
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
About Akshar School
Akshar ethos was conceptualized by Mr. Deepak Khullar, Neena Singh and Kavneet Khullar with whole hearted support from Late Prof. Yashpal Sharma (our patron) an eminent educationist and scientist.A journey from the first letter with which all learning begins , to the vast infinte source of all knowledge- hence the name AKSHAR… • Akshar became a reality under the Rajpal Khullar Memorial Trust – a non profit charitable organization. An Inclusive school where children with additional needs learn along with mainstream children.
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