Vels Global School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Vels Global School in Kolkata
Vels Global SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Vels Global School
- School
- Vels Global School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.8L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Vels Global School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — Vels Global School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Vels Global School, 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: Vels Global School is a CBSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Vels Global School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Vels Global School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
About Vels Global School
Vels Global School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Vels Global School is a CBSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
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