Kolkata: HOD Humanities — Hirendra Leela Patranavis School Job at Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
Hirendra Leela Patranavis SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
- School
- Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.7L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Hirendra Leela Patranavis School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities — Hirendra Leela Patranavis School. The school has been running for 72+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Hirendra Leela Patranavis School, a ICSE 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: Hirendra Leela Patranavis School is a ICSE Day School in Golf Gardens, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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.
About Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
Hirendra Leela Patranavis School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1954, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Hirendra Leela Patranavis School is a ICSE Day School in Golf Gardens, Kolkata.
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