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By incorporating international pedagogy and UK’s Cambridge-based curricula, we encourage in our students an inherent curiosity and nurture in them their undiscovered potential. We can proudly wear the badge of experience, that has proved over the years our prowess in doing so. Our motto at Excelsior is “Self-Inspired Learning”. The motto is an embodiment of our belief in empowering independent thinking, an analytical approach and the ability to be self-driven and motivated. With our world-class campus in Gurugram– Excelsior is regarded as one of India’s top International Schools with its high standards of teaching methodology, technology collaboration, and a global culture in every aspect of learning.", "aboutTheRole": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady results.", "dayToDay": [ "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.", "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.", "Run weekly department meetings.", "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.", "Own subject-level board results and improvement plans." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Computer Science — Excelsior American School", "body": "Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in an IB BOARD school", "body": "**IB** classrooms run on PYP/MYP/DP frameworks: expect concept-driven units, student agency and structured reflection." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Gurgaon", "body": "Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD Computer Science — Excelsior American School salary in Gurgaon?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Computer Science — Excelsior American School pay in Gurgaon rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?", "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly." }, { "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." }, { "q": "Where exactly is Excelsior American School located?", "a": "The school is in Gurgaon, Haryana. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference." }, { "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?", "a": "IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Excelsior American School?", "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (IB) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification." }, { "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?", "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms." }, { "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?", "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Gurgaon), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side." }, { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime." } ] }