
HOD Humanities — Bodhicariya Senior Secondary School Opening — Bodhicariya Senior Secondary School, Kolkata
Bodhicariya Senior Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Bodhicariya Senior Secondary School
- School
- Bodhicariya Senior Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Bodhicariya Senior Secondary School at Bodhicariya Senior Secondary School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 36+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Bodhicariya Senior Secondary School, a CBSE 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: Bodhicariya Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Bodhicariya Senior Secondary 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 CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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
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.
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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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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 Bodhicariya Senior Secondary School
Bodhicariya Senior Secondary School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Bodhicariya Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
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