Kolkata: HOD Humanities — Welland Gouldsmith School Job at Welland Gouldsmith School
Welland Gouldsmith SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Welland Gouldsmith School
- School
- Welland Gouldsmith School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Welland Gouldsmith School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities — Welland Gouldsmith School. Curriculum: CISCE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Welland Gouldsmith 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: Welland Gouldsmith School is a CISCE Day School in Bowbazar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Welland Gouldsmith School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CISCE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — Welland Gouldsmith School?
Most HOD Humanities — Welland Gouldsmith 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.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
About Welland Gouldsmith School
Welland Gouldsmith School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1876, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Welland Gouldsmith School is a CISCE Day School in Bowbazar, Kolkata.
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