HOD Humanities — Den John's Public School Opening — Den John's Public School, Kolkata
Den John's Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Den John's Public School
- School
- Den John's Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Humanities — Den John's Public School at Den John's Public School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 5+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Den John's 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: Den John's Public School is a CBSE Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Den John's 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
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
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.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Den John's Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About Den John's Public School
Den John's Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2021, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Den John's Public School is a CBSE Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
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