HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Father Leblond School
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
HOD Science
at Father Leblond School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 26+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join Father Leblond School in Darjeeling, West Bengal as our next HOD Science. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Father Leblond School in Darjeeling, West Bengal is a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 2000,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the HOD Science reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.7 LPA – ₹15.4 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Father Leblond School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Father Leblond School
Key facts about Father Leblond School
- Founded
- 2000
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 6:1
In the heart of North Bengal and in the midst of beautiful tea gardens, Father LeBlond School towers majestically on ten acres of land-area on the green hilly terrain with the high Himalayas in full view at a distance. The school is well connected with Airlines, Railways and Road Transport, the nearest city being Siliguri. Away from the crowd and noise, dust and smoke, a moderate climate, pollution-free environment and aesthetically pleasing vista make Father LeBlond School the ideal destination for the joyful learning and all-round growth of young boys and girls. The school aims at providing effective and comprehensive education of quality for the growing generation of all communities. The FLS model of education provides for holistic development of individuals through a plethora of modern and cutting-edge extra co-curricular activities.
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