HOD Humanities — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School Vacancy at Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School, Kolkata
Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School
- School
- Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹9.9L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Humanities — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 47+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Gurbachan Singh Sondhi 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 is a CBSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls 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 CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
About Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School
Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1979, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School is a CBSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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