Kolkata: HOD Humanities — Hartley Higher Secondary School Job at Hartley Higher Secondary School
Hartley Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Hartley Higher Secondary School
- School
- Hartley Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.8L – ₹9.2L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Hartley Higher Secondary School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities — Hartley Higher Secondary School. The school has been running for 92+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Hartley Higher Secondary School, a State Board 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: Hartley Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Hartley Higher Secondary School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — Hartley Higher Secondary School?
Most HOD Humanities — Hartley Higher Secondary 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.
About Hartley Higher Secondary School
Hartley Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1934, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Hartley Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
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