Kolkata International School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Kolkata International School in Kolkata
Kolkata International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Kolkata International School
- School
- Kolkata International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IB
- School type
- Day
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata International School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — Kolkata International School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: IB. The school has been running for 27+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Kolkata International School, a IB 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: IB World School in Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Kolkata International School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an IB school
This is an IB school — inquiry-led teaching, transdisciplinary planning, ATL skills and formal IB documentation are part of daily work.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most IB schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About Kolkata International School
Kolkata International School is a day affiliated to IB, established in 1999, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school has a student community of about 200-500.
IB World School in Kolkata.
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