HOD Humanities
A.K Ghosh Memorial High School· Est. 1968 · State Board · Kolkata
₹11.9L – ₹20.9LState Boardfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs2 openings⏱ Closes 29 Nov
● posted 15 Sep
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1968.
What you'll handle
·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
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.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.
Salary & benefits
₹11.9L – ₹20.9L / yrMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusic
Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Kolkata
₹11.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.9L – ₹20.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
A.K Ghosh Memorial High School, established 1968, is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹11.9 LPA–₹20.9 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
A.K Ghosh Memorial High School
State Board · Kolkata · Est. 1968 · 25:1 students per teacher
1968
FOUNDED
State Board
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
25:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal