HOD Science — Delhi Public School, Kolkata

Est. 2003 · senior secondary · English medium · Ruby Park
₹11.0L – ₹13.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs2 openingsCloses 21 Dec
● posted 11 Jun

Job description

Overview

Delhi Public School invites applications for a HOD Science in Kolkata, West Bengal. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About Delhi Public School in Kolkata, West Bengal: a senior secondary institution, established 2003, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.0 LPA – ₹13.5 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Delhi Public School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

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.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

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  4. Principal
Delhi Public School
CBSE · Kolkata · Est. 2003 · 20:1 students per teacher
2003
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
JOYOTI CHAUDHURI
PRINCIPAL
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Sanskrit
LANGUAGES
2430093
AFFILIATION
Kolkata, West Bengal
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