HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Avalon World School Waghodia
- City
- Vadodara
- State
- Gujarat
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 2026
HOD Science salary in Vadodara — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Science
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Avalon World School Waghodia in Vadodara, Gujarat is inviting applications for a HOD Science. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Avalon World School Waghodia, established 2016, runs as a senior secondary campus in Vadodara, Gujarat — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the HOD Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.4 LPA – ₹22.1 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Avalon World School Waghodia. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How do I apply for this HOD Science vacancy?
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What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Vadodara run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
What is the average HOD Science salary in Vadodara?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Science roles in Vadodara. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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Key facts about Avalon World School Waghodia
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAMKRISHNA SHAKYA
- Affiliation #
- 430360
Avalon World School Waghodia is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Vadodara, Gujarat.
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