HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Holy Child English Academy
- City
- Malda
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Malda — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Holy Child English Academy has opened applications for a HOD Humanities in Malda, West Bengal. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Holy Child English Academy: a senior secondary institution in Malda, West Bengal — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.7 LPA – ₹18.7 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Holy Child English Academy receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Holy Child English Academy follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.
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How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Where exactly is Holy Child English Academy located?
The school is in Malda, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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- 1
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Key facts about Holy Child English Academy
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 45:1
Holy Child English Academy is committed to creating the most supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for students. The school is committed to providing quality education along with opportunity to excel in co-curricular activities at exemplary levels. The school has strived to enhance the creative potential of individuals and to train students to shape their ideas with a real sense of human consequence. I wish the school the very best and hope it will live up to its name.
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