HOD Humanities
Amrita Vidyalayam· Est. 1987 · CBSE · Kolkata
₹10.6L – ₹19.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 10 Jan
● posted 12 Sep
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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
- 1
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.
Salary & benefits
₹10.6L – ₹19.7L / yrMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusic
Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Kolkata
₹10.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.6L – ₹19.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹19.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
Amrita Vidyalayam, established 1987, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹10.6 LPA–₹19.7 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
Amrita Vidyalayam
CBSE · Kolkata · Est. 1987 · 25:1 students per teacher
1987
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
25:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal