HOD Humanities — The Cambridge School Vacancy at The Cambridge School, Kolkata
The Cambridge SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — The Cambridge School
- School
- The Cambridge School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — The Cambridge School at The Cambridge School. Curriculum: IGCSE. The school has been running for 23+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The Cambridge School, a IGCSE 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: The Cambridge School is a IGCSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — The Cambridge School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an IGCSE school
This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.
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
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most Cambridge / IGCSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About The Cambridge School
The Cambridge School is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, established in 2003, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The Cambridge School is a IGCSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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