HOD Science — DES School Vacancy at DES School, Pune
DES SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — DES School
- School
- DES School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Pune, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a HOD Science — DES School at DES School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
DES School, a State Board school in Pune, 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: DES School is a State Board Day School in Sadashiv Peth, Pune.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — DES School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
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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 this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Where exactly is DES School located?
The school is in Pune, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
About DES School
DES School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1884, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
DES School is a State Board Day School in Sadashiv Peth, Pune.
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