Lotus is hiring a HOD Humanities — Lotus in Kolkata
LotusKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Lotus
- School
- Lotus
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 9–12 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Lotus (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities — Lotus. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Lotus, a CBSE 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: Lotus is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Lotus
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Lotus role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
About Lotus
Lotus is a school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Lotus is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.
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