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HOD Humanities

₹11L – ₹16L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Jalpaiguri, West Bengalfull-timePosted 30d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Holy Cross School
City
Jalpaiguri
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹16L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
2 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026
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HOD Humanities

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

Holy Cross School is hiring a HOD Humanities in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. School profile: Holy Cross School in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal — a senior secondary setup, established 2011, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.4 LPA – ₹16.0 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Holy Cross School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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When are increments and bonuses given?

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About the school

Holy Cross School

Key facts about Holy Cross School

Key facts
Founded
2011
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Teresa Lakra
Affiliation #
2430210
Address
BALAIGACH, P.O. MANUAGANJ, P.S. RAJGANJ,, Balaigach, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735135

Holy Cross School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.

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