HOD Science
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Overview
DAV Centenary Public School, Chopal Distt in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is accepting applications for a HOD Science. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. DAV Centenary Public School, Chopal Distt in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1986,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.9 LPA – ₹14.7 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. Submit your application here so DAV Centenary Public School, Chopal Distt can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.