HOD Mathematics
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics
- School
- Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Jul 2026
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HOD Mathematics
at Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 42+ years.
Job description
Overview
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School requires a HOD Mathematics in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1984,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the HOD Mathematics is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.2 LPA – ₹19.7 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
How do I make a resume for a ICSE HOD Mathematics job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
Key facts about Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1984
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1984, located in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. Classes follow a 25:1 student–teacher ratio.
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