HOD Humanities — Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy, Kolkata
- Experience
- 7–9 yrs
- Vacancies
- 1 opening
Job description
Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy is looking for a HOD Humanities in Kolkata, north-24-parganas dum-dum to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy, established 1990, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kolkata, north-24-parganas dum-dum — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.0 LPA – ₹22.7 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Why apply
What you'll handle
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Career path
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Questions about this job
What is the salary for this job?
Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy lists ₹66,500–1,89,000 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.
Estimate in-hand pay from a CTC figure ›Is a B.Ed required for this job?
The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.
Can freshers apply?
The school asks for 7–9 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.
When is the joining date?
The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply.
How do I apply?
Tap "Apply now" and fill in the short application on School Jobs India; it goes to Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy. You can follow it under My applications.
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