HOD Humanities — Wonderland Academy Vacancy at Wonderland Academy, Kolkata
Wonderland AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Wonderland Academy
- School
- Wonderland Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.6L – ₹7.7L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Humanities — Wonderland Academy — Wonderland Academy, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: NO BOARD. The school has been running for 17+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Wonderland Academy, a No Board 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: Wonderland Academy is a No Board Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Wonderland Academy
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
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
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
About Wonderland Academy
Wonderland Academy is a day school affiliated to No Board, established in 2009, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Wonderland Academy is a No Board Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
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