The BSS School is hiring a HOD Humanities — The BSS School in Kolkata
The BSS SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — The BSS School
- School
- The BSS School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The BSS School, a CISCE 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: Our school is striving to provide our students with a holistic education, focused on both academic and co-curricular areas to enable our students to maximise their potential. This gives our students a broad range of experiences. As they grow the school provides them with the full opportunity to develop their skills and values that they would need for life. It is important to have a good infrastructure to improve the performance of the students and improving the school’s system. We constantly emphasise on creating a student friendly ambience and activity and value based learning.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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 accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — The BSS School?
Most HOD Humanities — The BSS 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.
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 The BSS School
Our school is striving to provide our students with a holistic education, focused on both academic and co-curricular areas to enable our students to maximise their potential. This gives our students a broad range of experiences. As they grow the school provides them with the full opportunity to develop their skills and values that they would need for life. It is important to have a good infrastructure to improve the performance of the students and improving the school’s system. We constantly emphasise on creating a student friendly ambience and activity and value based learning.
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