HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Ekalavya Model Residential School, Phiringia
- City
- Kandhamal
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
HOD Science salary in Kandhamal — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Science
at Ekalavya Model Residential School, Phiringia
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a HOD Science in Kandhamal, Odisha at Ekalavya Model Residential School, Phiringia. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Ekalavya Model Residential School, Phiringia in Kandhamal, Odisha operates as a senior secondary school, established 2020, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the HOD Science owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.6 LPA – ₹19.7 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Ekalavya Model Residential School, Phiringia academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What is the salary for this HOD Science role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Ekalavya Model Residential School, Phiringia
Key facts about Ekalavya Model Residential School, Phiringia
- Founded
- 2020
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- KAILASH CHANDRA SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 1520422
Ekalavya Model Residential School, Phiringia is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2020, located in Kandhamal, Odisha.
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