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HOD Science

₹9.3L – ₹12L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 17 Aug
Dehradun, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 21d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Cambridge Senior Secondary School
City
Dehradun
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.3L – ₹12L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
17 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Dehradun — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.3L
per year
Typical
₹10.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.7L
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.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Cambridge Senior Secondary School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is seeking a HOD Science who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About Cambridge Senior Secondary School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand: a senior secondary institution, established 1994, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the HOD Science owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.3 LPA – ₹11.7 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Cambridge Senior Secondary School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

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?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Science roles in Dehradun.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Cambridge Senior Secondary School

Key facts about Cambridge Senior Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1994
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
DR S VOHRA SARTHAK
Affiliation #
3530261
Address
Paudha Road Prem Nagar Dehradun, Paudha Road Prem, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248001

Cambridge Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

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