Howrah St. John's High School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Howrah St. John's High School in Howrah
Howrah St. John's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Howrah St. John's High School
- School
- Howrah St. John's High School
- City
- Howrah
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.1L – ₹7.9L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Humanities — Howrah St. John's High School at Howrah St. John's High School, Howrah. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 31+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Howrah St. John's High School, a CISCE school in Howrah, is hiring a HOD Humanities.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Howrah St. John's High School is a CISCE Day School in Mali Panchghara, Howrah.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Howrah St. John's High School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CISCE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About Howrah St. John's High School
Howrah St. John's High School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1995, located in Howrah, West Bengal.
Howrah St. John's High School is a CISCE Day School in Mali Panchghara, Howrah.
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