Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School in Kolkata
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School
- School
- Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 25+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic 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: Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School is a ICSE Day School in Tollygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
About Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2001, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School is a ICSE Day School in Tollygunge, Kolkata.
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