Kolkata: HOD Humanities — Narayana School Job at Narayana School

Narayana School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹6.0L – ₹9.0L / yrCBSE5–12 yrs expPosted 6d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — Narayana School
School
Narayana School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
Experience
5–12 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2016

Job description

Overview

HOD Humanities — Narayana School at Narayana School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 10+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Narayana 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: Narayana School is a CBSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Narayana 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

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

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 kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Narayana School 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.

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities — Narayana School role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

About Narayana School

Narayana School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Narayana School is a CBSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.

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Medical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesAC ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusicPicnics and excursionDebateGardening

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