HOD Humanities

Glenhill Public School· Est. 1985 · ICSE · Darjeeling
₹7.4L – ₹20.1LICSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs2 openingsCloses 19 Sep
● posted 10 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Darjeeling.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.4L – ₹20.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Darjeeling

₹7.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.4L – ₹20.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Glenhill Public School is hiring a HOD Humanities in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Glenhill Public School in Darjeeling, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1985,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.4 LPA – ₹20.1 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Glenhill Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Glenhill Public School
ICSE · Darjeeling · Est. 1985 · 30:1 students per teacher
1985
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Darjeeling, West Bengal
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