HOD Humanities
Dolna Day School· Est. 1972 · ICSE · Kolkata
₹10.0L – ₹15.5LICSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 24 Dec
● posted 15 Sep
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE 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
- 3
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.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.
Salary & benefits
₹10.0L – ₹15.5L / yrMedical RoomDay careTransportationWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDrama
Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Kolkata
₹10.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.0L – ₹15.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
Dolna Day School, established 1972, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.0 LPA–₹15.5 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
Dolna Day School
ICSE · Kolkata · Est. 1972 · 25:1 students per teacher
1972
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
25:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal