HOD Mathematics
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics
- School
- Eastern Railway Higher Secondary School
- City
- Paschim Bardhaman
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Aug 2026
HOD Mathematics
at Eastern Railway Higher Secondary School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 126+ years.
Job description
Overview
Eastern Railway Higher Secondary School is recruiting a HOD Mathematics in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. School profile: Eastern Railway Higher Secondary School in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal — a senior secondary setup, established 1900, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as HOD Mathematics, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.0 LPA – ₹19.2 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and Eastern Railway Higher Secondary School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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 this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Eastern Railway Higher Secondary School
Key facts about Eastern Railway Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1900
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- TAPASI MAJUMDER
- Affiliation #
- 2480101
Eastern Railway Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1900, located in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal.
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