Pune: HOD Science — Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool Job at Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool
Dr. D. Y. Patil PreschoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool
- School
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Science — Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 18+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool, a CBSE 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: Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool is a CBSE Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
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
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Where exactly is Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool located?
The school is in Pune, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
About Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool
Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Dr. D. Y. Patil Preschool is a CBSE Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.
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