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HOD Humanities

₹9.9L – ₹13L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-timePosted 17d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Delhi Public School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.9L – ₹13L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026
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HOD Humanities

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a HOD Humanities at Delhi Public School in Kolkata, West Bengal. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Delhi Public School, established 2003, is a senior secondary campus in Kolkata, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.9 LPA – ₹13.1 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Delhi Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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Who fits

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Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Delhi Public School

Key facts about Delhi Public School

Key facts
Founded
2003
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
JOYOTI CHAUDHURI
Affiliation #
2430093
Address
RUBY PARK, 254, SHANTIPALLI, RASHBEHARI BY PASS CONNECTOR(BEHIND SEIMENS), KOLKATA, Ruby Park, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700107

Delhi Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

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