Tantia High School is hiring a HOD Commerce — Tantia High School in Kolkata

Tantia High School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹7.6L – ₹11L / yrState Board11–15 yrs expPosted 7d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce — Tantia High School
School
Tantia High School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.6L – ₹11L per year
Experience
11–15 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1954

Job description

Overview

Tantia High School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Commerce — Tantia High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 72+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

Tantia High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Commerce.

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: Tantia High School is a State Board Day School in Kolutolla, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Tantia High School

Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

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

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.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce — Tantia High School?

Most HOD Commerce — Tantia High School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

About Tantia High School

Tantia High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1954, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Tantia High School is a State Board Day School in Kolutolla, Kolkata.

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