HOD Humanities — Naba Nalanda School Vacancy at Naba Nalanda School, Kolkata

Naba Nalanda School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹7.2L – ₹10L / yrCBSE7–10 yrs expPosted 12d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — Naba Nalanda School
School
Naba Nalanda School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.2L – ₹10L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1979

Job description

Overview

Naba Nalanda 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: Established in 1979, Naba Nalanda School is one of the leading CBSE-affiliated schools in Barrackpore, Kolkata, offering education From Pre Nursery – 10 classes with The motto of our school is to impart such education as will enable its students not only to achieve academic brilliance and holistic development but also to become ideal citizens acquiring enviable qualities of head and heart affordably.

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About Naba Nalanda School

Established in 1979, Naba Nalanda School is one of the leading CBSE-affiliated schools in Barrackpore, Kolkata, offering education From Pre Nursery – 10 classes with The motto of our school is to impart such education as will enable its students not only to achieve academic brilliance and holistic development but also to become ideal citizens acquiring enviable qualities of head and heart affordably.

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Perks

Medical RoomPicnics and excursionMusicDramaArt and CraftDanceCafeteria/CanteenLibrary/Reading RoomPlaygroundCCTVYogaOutdoor Sports

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