HOD Humanities — Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Vacancy at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Kolkata
Ramakrishna Mission VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya
- School
- Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.8L – ₹6.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 68+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, 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: Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Narendrapur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
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
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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 non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
About Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1958, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Narendrapur, Kolkata.
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