South Academy High School is hiring a HOD Humanities — South Academy High School in Kolkata
South Academy High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — South Academy High School
- School
- South Academy High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.2L – ₹8.1L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
South Academy High School, 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: South Academy High School founded by Smt. Gayatri Bhattacharjee in 1988, stands at a prominent location just 7 minutes walking distance from Master Da Suryasen metrostation, Bansdroni, . The beautiful building and safe and secure atmosphere make it an ideal place to spend the better part of your childhood. The school teaches from the pre-primary level to the Secondary (10) and is affiliated under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education . The medium of instruction is English though Bengali, Hindi and English are taught as first languages. Pre-primary, Primary, and Secondary section starts class at the same time in the morning five-days a week with the first two sections having an earlier finish than the rest. The Pre-Primary and Primary section follows ICSE and CBSE curriculum which is tailor made to suite the need of the hour and actively encourage students to read books that are out of their academic syllabus.
Common questions about this role
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
About South Academy High School
South Academy High School founded by Smt. Gayatri Bhattacharjee in 1988, stands at a prominent location just 7 minutes walking distance from Master Da Suryasen metrostation, Bansdroni, . The beautiful building and safe and secure atmosphere make it an ideal place to spend the better part of your childhood. The school teaches from the pre-primary level to the Secondary (10) and is affiliated under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education . The medium of instruction is English though Bengali, Hindi and English are taught as first languages. Pre-primary, Primary, and Secondary section starts class at the same time in the morning five-days a week with the first two sections having an earlier finish than the rest. The Pre-Primary and Primary section follows ICSE and CBSE curriculum which is tailor made to suite the need of the hour and actively encourage students to read books that are out of their academic syllabus.
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