HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar
- City
- Dantewada
- State
- Chattisgarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Dantewada — 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
at DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar
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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.
Job description
Overview
DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar in Dantewada, Chattisgarh is hiring a HOD Science. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar, established 2011, is a senior secondary school in Dantewada, Chattisgarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Context: the HOD Science reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.4 LPA – ₹11.5 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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 Dantewada.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Science role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Science application — DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Where exactly is DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar located?
The school is in Dantewada, Chattisgarh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the salary for this HOD Science role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar
Key facts about DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- CAROLINE MARY O CANNOR
- Affiliation #
- 3320246
DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Dantewada, Chattisgarh.
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Interview questions & answers for HOD Science
Common questions Indian schools ask for HOD Science roles in Dantewada (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How do you use technology in the classroom?
Pick one or two tools you actually use (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Nearpod, a subject-specific simulator) and tie them to a learning outcome, not novelty. If DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar runs a specific LMS, mention you'd upskill on it in the first month.
2. Walk me through your discipline framework.
Start with school-wide expectations (positive, visible, consistent), a tiered response ladder, a documented referral path, and a restorative element. Close with how you engage parents proactively so escalations don't come as a surprise.
3. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
4. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.
5. Why do you want to work at DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Hitawar?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Dantewada campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
6. Will I need to submit a sample lesson plan?
Assume yes — most CBSE schools ask for one alongside the demo. Structure it as: objective → prior knowledge check → input (10 min) → guided practice → independent task → plenary. Include differentiation notes and one assessment prompt.