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HOD Science

₹7.8L – ₹19L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 27 Aug
Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkatafull-timePosted 14d ago
ICSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
City
Kolkata
State
west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata
Board
ICSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.8L – ₹19L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
27 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Kolkata — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.8L
per year
Typical
₹13.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.6L
per year

ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.

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HOD Science

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School invites applications for a HOD Science in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School, established 1984, is a senior secondary school in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.8 LPA – ₹18.6 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

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.

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.

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Science roles in Kolkata.

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.

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About the school

Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School

Key facts about Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1984
Board
ICSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
25:1
Address
Barrack Road, Cantonment, Barrack Road, Cantonment, Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata, 700017

Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1984, located in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. Classes follow a 25:1 student–teacher ratio.

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