HOD Science — DAV Public School Vacancy at DAV Public School, Navi Mumbai
DAV Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — DAV Public School
- School
- DAV Public School
- City
- Navi Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a HOD Science — DAV Public School at DAV Public School. The school has been running for 28+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
DAV Public School, a CBSE school in Navi Mumbai, is hiring a HOD Science.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: DAV Public School is a CBSE Day School in Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — DAV Public School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science — DAV Public School 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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
About DAV Public School
DAV Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
DAV Public School is a CBSE Day School in Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
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