National Gems Higher Secondary School is hiring a HOD Humanities — National Gems Higher Secondary School in Kolkata
National Gems Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — National Gems Higher Secondary School
- School
- National Gems Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
National Gems Higher Secondary School, a ICSE 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: National Gems School was founded in 1968 by the Late Ganesh Prasad Khanna at 629, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata 700034. He was a visionary with the desire to impart education to all segments of society. By 1993, the school was upgraded to class VIII and was poised at a delicate stage of obtaining affiliation from a recognised body.
National Gems School is a day school located in Behala, Kolkata, offering education from nursery to 12th standard. Established in 1968, the school follows the CISCE curriculum and has a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. The late Ganesh Prasad Khanna founded the school to provide education to all sections of society.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
National Gems Higher Secondary School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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.
About National Gems Higher Secondary School
National Gems School was founded in 1968 by the Late Ganesh Prasad Khanna at 629, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata 700034. He was a visionary with the desire to impart education to all segments of society. By 1993, the school was upgraded to class VIII and was poised at a delicate stage of obtaining affiliation from a recognised body. National Gems School is a day school located in Behala, Kolkata, offering education from nursery to 12th standard. Established in 1968, the school follows the CISCE curriculum and has a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. The late Ganesh Prasad Khanna founded the school to provide education to all sections of society.
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