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HOD Humanities

₹7.2L – ₹22L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
Darjeeling, West Bengalfull-timePosted 35d ago
ICSE
Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Lewis English School
City
Darjeeling
State
West Bengal
Board
ICSE
School type
Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.2L – ₹22L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
28 May 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 2026
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HOD Humanities

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  • ICSE 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

Lewis English School has opened applications for a HOD Humanities in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Lewis English School, established 1975, runs as a secondary campus in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.2 LPA – ₹21.6 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Lewis English School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Lewis English School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

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.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Lewis English School

Key facts about Lewis English School

Key facts
Founded
1975
Board
ICSE
Type
Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Mirik, Darjeeling, Mirik, Darjeeling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734203

Lewis English School was established in the year 1975. It is run by a registered educational society. It was the first English medium school in Mirik valley. The aim and objective of the school was to educate the boys and girls in English medium and to prepare them for for their future life and to become good and an aware citizens of the country. With this aim the school was upgraded every year and became a full fledged high school in the year 1985. It was recognized by the government of West Bengal and was affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, (ICSE), New Delhi in the year 1986. In the history of Mirik,Lewis English School became the first and only ICSE school. The school has been producing very good results in the ICSE examination every year. The products of Lewis English School are found in many parts of the coubtry and in foreign countries as well.

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