G.S.S. Girls School is hiring a HOD Humanities — G.S.S. Girls School in Kolkata

G.S.S. Girls School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹6.2L – ₹8.9L / yrCBSE6–8 yrs expPosted 11d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — G.S.S. Girls School
School
G.S.S. Girls School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.2L – ₹8.9L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1979

Job description

Overview

G.S.S. Girls School, a CBSE 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: Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School, the crystallized benevolent vision of Late Sardar P. S. Sondhi & Late Sardarni Ranjit Kaur Sondhi who believed that progressive and holistic education would create responsible and global citizens of tomorrow. At GSS, we provide a nurturing environment for a child’s growth and development. At GSS, we empower students with skills that enable them to be responsible citizens. OUR MOTO Over come evil with good AIM AND OBJECTIVE The primary aim of the school is to impart to its students a sound moral education based on the principles and values inherent in the Indian tradition. The emphasis is an Indian culture and heritage so as to develop character and mould the future citizens of India.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

G.S.S. Girls School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

About G.S.S. Girls School

Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School, the crystallized benevolent vision of Late Sardar P. S. Sondhi & Late Sardarni Ranjit Kaur Sondhi who believed that progressive and holistic education would create responsible and global citizens of tomorrow. At GSS, we provide a nurturing environment for a child’s growth and development. At GSS, we empower students with skills that enable them to be responsible citizens. OUR MOTO Over come evil with good AIM AND OBJECTIVE The primary aim of the school is to impart to its students a sound moral education based on the principles and values inherent in the Indian tradition. The emphasis is an Indian culture and heritage so as to develop character and mould the future citizens of India.

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