HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- DAV Public School, Manoharpur Ore Mine
- City
- West Singhbhum
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in West Singhbhum — 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 Public School, Manoharpur Ore Mine
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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 33+ years.
Job description
Overview
DAV Public School, Manoharpur Ore Mine in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand is inviting applications for a HOD Science. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. School profile: DAV Public School, Manoharpur Ore Mine in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand — a secondary setup, established 1993, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.0 LPA – ₹12.9 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for DAV Public School, Manoharpur Ore Mine. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What is the average HOD Science salary in West Singhbhum?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Science pay in West Singhbhum varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (West Singhbhum), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
DAV Public School, Manoharpur Ore Mine
Key facts about DAV Public School, Manoharpur Ore Mine
- Founded
- 1993
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SHIV NARAYAN SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 3430173
DAV Public School, Manoharpur Ore Mine is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand.
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