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HOD Humanities

₹10L – ₹18L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 30 Jul 27 days left
Cooch Behar, West Bengalfull-timePosted 29d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Netaji Centenary School
City
Cooch Behar
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
4 Jun 2026
Closing date
30 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Cooch Behar — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.1L
per year
Typical
₹14.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at Netaji Centenary School

27 days left

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Netaji Centenary School in Cooch Behar, West Bengal is hiring a HOD Humanities. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Netaji Centenary School, established 1999, is a senior secondary campus in Cooch Behar, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.1 LPA – ₹18.3 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Netaji Centenary School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Humanities application — Netaji Centenary School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Netaji Centenary School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Cooch Behar.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Cooch Behar?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Cooch Behar. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Netaji Centenary School

Key facts about Netaji Centenary School

Key facts
Founded
1999
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ASHIM BHAUMIK
Affiliation #
2430094
Address
SAHEBGANJ ROAD W/NO.-12, P.O. BHANGNI PART I DINHATA; COOCHBEHAR, Sahebganj Road W/no.-12, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, 736135

Netaji Centenary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in Cooch Behar, West Bengal.

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