St. Thomas' Boys' School is hiring a HOD Humanities — St. Thomas' Boys' School in Kolkata
St. Thomas' Boys' SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — St. Thomas' Boys' School
- School
- St. Thomas' Boys' School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.8L – ₹9.9L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Thomas' Boys' School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities — St. Thomas' Boys' School. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Thomas' Boys' School, a ICSE 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. Thomas' Boys' School is a ICSE Day School in Khidirpur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — St. Thomas' Boys' School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
About St. Thomas' Boys' School
St. Thomas' Boys' School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1789, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Thomas' Boys' School is a ICSE Day School in Khidirpur, Kolkata.
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