St. Xavier's High School is hiring a HOD Humanities — St. Xavier's High School in Howrah
St. Xavier's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — St. Xavier's High School
- School
- St. Xavier's High School
- City
- Howrah
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.8L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 9–14 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Xavier's High School, a CBSE school in Howrah, 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: We know that the world in which we are living today is changing so rapidly. It is challenging to work as a guide for the upcoming generation and giving a proper shape to their future. This challenge motivates us as educators to go through a process of continuous change and implementation to ensure that every child will not only love school but truly be prepared to confront life.
As we know “ Education is one thing no one can take away from you.” It helps a person to gather knowledge, learn to take right decisions in life and improve our confidence as well.
At St. Xavier's High School we are a team of dedicated teachers and staff committed towards continuous improvement of curricular and co-curricular skills. The combined effect of these will raise your child with high character, confidence and better personality.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
About St. Xavier's High School
We know that the world in which we are living today is changing so rapidly. It is challenging to work as a guide for the upcoming generation and giving a proper shape to their future. This challenge motivates us as educators to go through a process of continuous change and implementation to ensure that every child will not only love school but truly be prepared to confront life. As we know “ Education is one thing no one can take away from you.” It helps a person to gather knowledge, learn to take right decisions in life and improve our confidence as well. At St. Xavier's High School we are a team of dedicated teachers and staff committed towards continuous improvement of curricular and co-curricular skills. The combined effect of these will raise your child with high character, confidence and better personality.
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