HOD Humanities — Maharshi Vidya Mandir School Vacancy at Maharshi Vidya Mandir School, Kolkata
Maharshi Vidya Mandir SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Maharshi Vidya Mandir School
- School
- Maharshi Vidya Mandir School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 11–13 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Humanities — Maharshi Vidya Mandir School — Maharshi Vidya Mandir School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 29+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Maharshi Vidya Mandir School, a CISCE 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: Maharshi Vidya Mandir School is a CISCE Day School in Bansdroni, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Maharshi Vidya Mandir School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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 ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Maharshi Vidya Mandir School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
About Maharshi Vidya Mandir School
Maharshi Vidya Mandir School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1997, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Maharshi Vidya Mandir School is a CISCE Day School in Bansdroni, Kolkata.
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