HOD Humanities — Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan Opening — Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan, Kolkata
Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha NiketanKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan
- School
- Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.4L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan at Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 33+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan, a State Board 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: Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan is a State Board Day School in Pancha Sayar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan?
Most HOD Humanities — Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan
Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1993, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Panchasayar Sishu/Siksha Niketan is a State Board Day School in Pancha Sayar, Kolkata.
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