HOD Humanities — D.A.V Alok Public School Opening — D.A.V Alok Public School, Kolkata
D.A.V Alok Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — D.A.V Alok Public School
- School
- D.A.V Alok Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.5L – ₹9.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — D.A.V Alok Public School at D.A.V Alok Public School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 26+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
D.A.V Alok Public 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: D.A.V Alok Public School is a CBSE Day School in Maheshtala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — D.A.V Alok Public School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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 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.
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 — D.A.V Alok Public 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 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.
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About D.A.V Alok Public School
D.A.V Alok Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
D.A.V Alok Public School is a CBSE Day School in Maheshtala, Kolkata.
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