Howrah: HOD Humanities — Oxford High School Job at Oxford High School
Oxford High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Oxford High School
- School
- Oxford High School
- City
- Howrah
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Oxford High School, a ICSE school in Howrah, 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: It is an English medium co-educational institution, affiliated under CISCE, New Delhi from Classes Nursery to X (Ten). The school was founded by Oxford Educational Trust with the object of applying education in its true form. It was inaugurated by the pious hands of Swami Atmapriyanandaji of Ramkrishna Vivekananda University, Belur Math, Howrah. The school admits children of all the communities. The medium of education is English. The school is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, NewDelhi. It is one of themost progressive educational institutions in Howrah. Over the years this institution has emerged with an unmatched reputation for progressive educational standard and a culture for all round excellence.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Oxford High 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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
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.
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 High School
It is an English medium co-educational institution, affiliated under CISCE, New Delhi from Classes Nursery to X (Ten). The school was founded by Oxford Educational Trust with the object of applying education in its true form. It was inaugurated by the pious hands of Swami Atmapriyanandaji of Ramkrishna Vivekananda University, Belur Math, Howrah. The school admits children of all the communities. The medium of education is English. The school is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, NewDelhi. It is one of themost progressive educational institutions in Howrah. Over the years this institution has emerged with an unmatched reputation for progressive educational standard and a culture for all round excellence.
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