HOD Humanities — Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya Opening — Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya, Kolkata
Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya
- School
- Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.8L – ₹9.4L per year
- Experience
- 10–13 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Humanities — Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya — Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 70+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath 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: Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Jorabagan, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath 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
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya?
Most HOD Humanities — Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
About Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya
Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1956, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sree Balkrishna Vithalnath Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Jorabagan, Kolkata.
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