HOD Humanities

Vidya Jyoti Academy invites applications for a HOD Humanities in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Vidya Jyoti Academy in Darjeeling, West Bengal is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1990,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Core responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
• Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
• Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
• Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
• Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.2 LPA – ₹14.8 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Vidya Jyoti Academy receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.