HOD Humanities — Mount Litera Zee School Vacancy at Mount Litera Zee School, Kolkata

Mount Litera Zee School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹6.2L – ₹8.9L / yrCBSE6–9 yrs expPosted 28d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — Mount Litera Zee School
School
Mount Litera Zee School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.2L – ₹8.9L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
23 May 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School

Job description

Overview

Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Mount Litera Zee School at Mount Litera Zee School. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

Mount Litera Zee School, 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: Mount Litera Zee School is a CBSE Day School in Maheshtala, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Mount Litera Zee School

Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

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

How do I apply for this HOD Humanities — Mount Litera Zee School vacancy?

Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

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.

About Mount Litera Zee School

Mount Litera Zee School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Mount Litera Zee School is a CBSE Day School in Maheshtala, Kolkata.

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Working at Mount Litera Zee School

Perks

Alumni AssociationMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesDebateDramaArt and CraftDanceLibrary/Reading RoomPlaygroundAuditorium/Media Room