HOD Humanities — Sudhir Memorial Institute Vacancy at Sudhir Memorial Institute, Kolkata
Sudhir Memorial InstituteKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Sudhir Memorial Institute
- School
- Sudhir Memorial Institute
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Humanities — Sudhir Memorial Institute — Sudhir Memorial Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 30+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sudhir Memorial Institute, 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: Sudhir Memorial Institute is a CBSE Day School in Madhyamgram, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Sudhir Memorial Institute
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sudhir Memorial Institute follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
About Sudhir Memorial Institute
Sudhir Memorial Institute is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1996, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sudhir Memorial Institute is a CBSE Day School in Madhyamgram, Kolkata.
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