Kolkata: HOD Humanities — Jewish Girls School Job at Jewish Girls School

Jewish Girls School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹8.2L – ₹10L / yrICSE9–11 yrs expPosted 8d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — Jewish Girls School
School
Jewish Girls School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
ICSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.2L – ₹10L per year
Experience
9–11 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1881

Job description

Overview

Jewish Girls School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, 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: Jewish Girls' School (JGS) located at 63, Park Street Kolkata NA is one of the popular schools in India. The School has been rated by 9 people on iCBSE. The School has been recognized by Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations since a long time. The Jewish Girls' School has been viewed 6587 times by the visitors on iCBSE. This School is counted among the top-rated Schools in West Bengal with an excellent academic track record. If you're looking for more details regarding syllabus, admission procedure, results, application forms and examinations schedule, kindly contact the relevant department of the school.

Common questions about this role

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

About Jewish Girls School

Jewish Girls' School (JGS) located at 63, Park Street Kolkata NA is one of the popular schools in India. The School has been rated by 9 people on iCBSE. The School has been recognized by Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations since a long time. The Jewish Girls' School has been viewed 6587 times by the visitors on iCBSE. This School is counted among the top-rated Schools in West Bengal with an excellent academic track record. If you're looking for more details regarding syllabus, admission procedure, results, application forms and examinations schedule, kindly contact the relevant department of the school.

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