HOD Humanities

Narayana School Maheshtala· Est. 2017 · CBSE · Kolkata
₹8.4L – ₹13.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 20 Oct
● posted 28 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

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.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.4L – ₹13.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Kolkata

₹8.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.4L – ₹13.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a HOD Humanities at Narayana School Maheshtala in Kolkata, West Bengal. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. School profile: Narayana School Maheshtala in Kolkata, West Bengal — a senior secondary setup, established 2017, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.4 LPA – ₹13.4 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Narayana School Maheshtala reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Narayana School Maheshtala
CBSE · Kolkata · Est. 2017
2017
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
KRISHNADURGAPRASAD PMN
PRINCIPAL
2430264
AFFILIATION
Kolkata, West Bengal
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