st. Joan's School is hiring a HOD Humanities — st. Joan's School in Kolkata
st. Joan's SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — st. Joan's School
- School
- st. Joan's School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 9–11 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
st. Joan's School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities — st. Joan's School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 39+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
st. Joan's School, a CBSE 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: st. Joan's School is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — st. Joan's School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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?
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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 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.
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.
About st. Joan's School
st. Joan's School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
st. Joan's School is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.
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