Oxford Academy English Medium School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Oxford Academy English Medium School in Kolkata
Oxford Academy English Medium SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Oxford Academy English Medium School
- School
- Oxford Academy English Medium School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 11–13 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Humanities — Oxford Academy English Medium School at Oxford Academy English Medium School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Oxford Academy English Medium 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: Oxford Academy English Medium School is a CBSE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Oxford Academy English Medium School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
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.
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'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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
About Oxford Academy English Medium School
Oxford Academy English Medium School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Oxford Academy English Medium School is a CBSE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
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