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HOD Science

₹11L – ₹14L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 17 Aug
Kanpur Nagar, Uttar PradeshcontractPosted 5d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Ascent Public School
City
Kanpur Nagar
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹11L – ₹14L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
28 Jun 2026
Closing date
17 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Kanpur Nagar — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.9L
per year
Typical
₹12.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 15+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

An opening for a HOD Science in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh at Ascent Public School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Ascent Public School in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2011,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as HOD Science, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.9 LPA – ₹13.5 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Ascent Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

What is the average HOD Science salary in Kanpur Nagar?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Science pay in Kanpur Nagar varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

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.

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.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

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.

What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

Ascent Public School

Key facts about Ascent Public School

Key facts
Founded
2011
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MANJU SINGH SHIKARWAR
Affiliation #
2131574
Address
JAHANABAD ROAD,BEHIND SHUBH DHARMKANTA,GHATAMPUR,KANPUR-209206, Jahanabad Road, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, 209206

Ascent Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

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