HOD Humanities
at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bsf Baikunthpur · Jalpaiguri · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bsf Baikunthpur
- City
- Jalpaiguri
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Jalpaiguri — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
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HOD Humanities
at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bsf Baikunthpur
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bsf Baikunthpur invites applications for a HOD Humanities in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bsf Baikunthpur in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2010,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.6 LPA – ₹20.4 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bsf Baikunthpur. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Jalpaiguri.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bsf Baikunthpur follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Where exactly is Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bsf Baikunthpur located?
The school is in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bsf Baikunthpur
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Bhainru lal Jat Saran
- Affiliation #
- 2400057
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bsf Baikunthpur is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.
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