HOD Mathematics
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics
- School
- Eklavya Model Residential School,chawngte
- City
- Lawngtlai
- State
- Mizoram
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 2026
HOD Mathematics salary in Lawngtlai — 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 Mathematics
at Eklavya Model Residential School,chawngte
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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.
Job description
Overview
Eklavya Model Residential School,chawngte is looking for a HOD Mathematics in Lawngtlai, Mizoram to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Eklavya Model Residential School,chawngte, established 2020, is a senior secondary campus in Lawngtlai, Mizoram — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. What the role looks like: the HOD Mathematics owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.0 LPA – ₹17.0 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Eklavya Model Residential School,chawngte. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What is the average HOD Mathematics salary in Lawngtlai?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Mathematics pay in Lawngtlai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Eklavya Model Residential School,chawngte follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Where exactly is Eklavya Model Residential School,chawngte located?
The school is in Lawngtlai, Mizoram. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Eklavya Model Residential School,chawngte
Key facts about Eklavya Model Residential School,chawngte
- Founded
- 2020
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- LALNGHINGLOVA
- Affiliation #
- 2320103
Eklavya Model Residential School,chawngte is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2020, located in Lawngtlai, Mizoram.
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Interview questions & answers for HOD Mathematics
Common questions Indian schools ask for HOD Mathematics roles in Lawngtlai (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. What is your vision for improving academic outcomes in a CBSE school?
Frame it as three horizons: 100-day audit of teaching quality + assessment data, one-year focus on 2-3 subject departments' pedagogy, three-year plan for co-curricular breadth and university outcomes. Anchor each in CBSE benchmarks.
2. Will I need to submit a sample lesson plan?
Assume yes — most CBSE schools ask for one alongside the demo. Structure it as: objective → prior knowledge check → input (10 min) → guided practice → independent task → plenary. Include differentiation notes and one assessment prompt.
3. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.
4. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the HOD Mathematics brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Eklavya Model Residential School,chawngte in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
5. How do you use technology in the classroom?
Pick one or two tools you actually use (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Nearpod, a subject-specific simulator) and tie them to a learning outcome, not novelty. If Eklavya Model Residential School,chawngte runs a specific LMS, mention you'd upskill on it in the first month.
6. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).