HOD Humanities — El-Bethel School Vacancy at El-Bethel School, Kolkata
El-Bethel SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — El-Bethel School
- School
- El-Bethel School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.8L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Humanities — El-Bethel School at El-Bethel School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 21+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
El-Bethel 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: El-Bethel School is a CISCE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — El-Bethel School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
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
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
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — El-Bethel School?
Most HOD Humanities — El-Bethel School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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About El-Bethel School
El-Bethel School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 2005, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
El-Bethel School is a CISCE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
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