HOD Humanities — St. Xaviers Collegiate School Opening — St. Xaviers Collegiate School, Kolkata
St. Xaviers Collegiate SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — St. Xaviers Collegiate School
- School
- St. Xaviers Collegiate School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — St. Xaviers Collegiate School at St. Xaviers Collegiate School. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Xaviers Collegiate 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. Xaviers Collegiate School is a ICSE Day School in Lalbazar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — St. Xaviers Collegiate 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
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities — St. Xaviers Collegiate School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
About St. Xaviers Collegiate School
St. Xaviers Collegiate School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1860, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Xaviers Collegiate School is a ICSE Day School in Lalbazar, Kolkata.
View school profile →Working at St. Xaviers Collegiate School
Perks
Campus gallery
