HOD Computer Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Computer Science
- School
- DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Jareli
- City
- Mungeli
- State
- Chattisgarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹25L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Sept 2026
HOD Computer Science salary in Mungeli — snapshot
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HOD Computer Science
at DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Jareli
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 15+ years.
Job description
Overview
DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Jareli is looking for a HOD Computer Science in Mungeli, Chattisgarh to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. School profile: DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Jareli in Mungeli, Chattisgarh — a senior secondary setup, established 2011, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the HOD Computer Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.3 LPA – ₹24.6 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Jareli receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Jareli
Key facts about DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Jareli
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- GAURAV SINGH RAJPUT
- Affiliation #
- 3330345
DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Jareli is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Mungeli, Chattisgarh.
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Interview questions & answers for HOD Computer Science
Common questions Indian schools ask for HOD Computer Science roles in Mungeli (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Jareli?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Mungeli campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
2. How do you handle classroom discipline?
Lead with prevention: clear routines, seating design, and engagement pacing. Follow with a de-escalation sequence (private redirect → restorative conversation → parent loop-in) and mention that you document incidents. Schools want a framework, not a "punish" answer.
3. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
4. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the HOD Computer Science brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why DAV Mukhyamantri Public School, Jareli in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
5. How would you handle a difficult parent meeting?
Listen first, restate the concern, share data (assessment scores, work samples, incident notes), then propose two next steps with a follow-up date. Emphasise you'd loop in the coordinator/HOD for anything unresolved — schools want partnership, not solo heroics.
6. 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.