HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Chitrakoot International School
- City
- Ahmednagar
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
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HOD Science
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 17+ years.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a HOD Science to join Chitrakoot International School in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Chitrakoot International School: a senior secondary institution in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.9 LPA – ₹15.8 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Chitrakoot International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
Chitrakoot International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the average HOD Science salary in Ahmednagar?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Science roles in Ahmednagar. 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.
Can I negotiate the salary at Chitrakoot International School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Chitrakoot International School
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Ashok Shrichand Sachdev
- Affiliation #
- 1130346
Chitrakoot International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
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