HOD Science — DAV Public School Vacancy at DAV Public School, Delhi

DAV Public School
Delhi, Delhifull-time₹9.2L – ₹13L / yrCBSE8–11 yrs expPosted 6d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Science — DAV Public School
School
DAV Public School
City
Delhi
State
Delhi
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.2L – ₹13L per year
Experience
8–11 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1989

Job description

Overview

Day to day, the HOD Science — DAV Public School at DAV Public School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 37+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

DAV Public School, a CBSE school in Delhi, 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 Sreshtha Vihar, Delhi.

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

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Delhi

Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.

Common questions about this role

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.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

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.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

About DAV Public School

DAV Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1989, located in Delhi, Delhi.

DAV Public School is a CBSE Day School in Sreshtha Vihar, Delhi.

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