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HOD Humanities

₹7.5L – ₹17L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
Kolkata, West Bengalpart-timePosted 41d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
SHRI Shikshayatan School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹7.5L – ₹17L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
23 May 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Kolkata — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.5L
per year
Typical
₹12.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at SHRI Shikshayatan School

28 days left

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 72+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at SHRI Shikshayatan School as a HOD Humanities in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About the institution: SHRI Shikshayatan School in Kolkata, West Bengal — a senior secondary setup, established 1954, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.5 LPA – ₹16.8 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the SHRI Shikshayatan School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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 non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

SHRI Shikshayatan School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

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About the school

SHRI Shikshayatan School

Key facts about SHRI Shikshayatan School

Key facts
Founded
1954
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Sangeeta Tandon
Affiliation #
2430151
Address
11,LORD SINHA ROAD,KOLKATA-71, 11, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700071

SHRI Shikshayatan School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1954, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

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