Kolkata: HOD Humanities — Dolna Day School Job at Dolna Day School
Dolna Day SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Dolna Day School
- School
- Dolna Day School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.3L – ₹7.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Dolna Day School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — Dolna Day School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 54+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Dolna Day School, a CISCE 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: Dolna Day School is a CISCE Day School in Kasba, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Dolna Day School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
About Dolna Day School
Dolna Day School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1972, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Dolna Day School is a CISCE Day School in Kasba, Kolkata.
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