HOD Commerce — Hartley's High School Vacancy at Hartley's High School, Kolkata
Hartley's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Hartley's High School
- School
- Hartley's High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.8L – ₹8.9L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD Commerce — Hartley's High School at Hartley's High School. The school has been running for 92+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Hartley's High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
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's High School is a State Board Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Hartley's High 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
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Where exactly is Hartley's High School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce — Hartley's High School?
Most HOD Commerce — Hartley's High 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's High School
Hartley's High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1934, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Hartley's High School is a State Board Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
View school profile →Working at Hartley's High School
Perks
Campus gallery
