HOD Humanities — Bloomingdale Academy High School Vacancy at Bloomingdale Academy High School, Kolkata
Bloomingdale Academy High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Bloomingdale Academy High School
- School
- Bloomingdale Academy High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹7.8L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Humanities — Bloomingdale Academy High School at Bloomingdale Academy High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 15+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Bloomingdale Academy 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: Bloomingdale Academy High School is a State Board Day School in Hussainpur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Bloomingdale Academy High School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities — Bloomingdale Academy High School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
About Bloomingdale Academy High School
Bloomingdale Academy High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2011, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Bloomingdale Academy High School is a State Board Day School in Hussainpur, Kolkata.
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