Kolkata: HOD Humanities — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) Job at Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
- School
- Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 24+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli), a ICSE 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 (Patuli) is a ICSE Day School in Patulia, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Where exactly is Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
About Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli)
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2002, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Welland Gouldsmith School (Patuli) is a ICSE Day School in Patulia, Kolkata.
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