HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Gopalan PU College
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.9L – ₹15.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Bangalore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Gopalan PU College is looking for a HOD Science in Bangalore, Karnataka to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Gopalan PU College, established 2012, runs as a senior secondary campus in Bangalore, Karnataka — a State Board-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as HOD Science, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.9 LPA – ₹15.3 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Gopalan PU College receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
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Key facts about Gopalan PU College
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 24:1
Gopalan Pre-university college under the Directorate of Pre-university education in Bangalore, Karnataka and approved by the Government of Karnataka had its beginning in the Academic Year 2012-13, to offer Inclusive Commerce & Science Education. It is considered to be one of the best PU colleges in Bangalore.We emphasize on active learning where students are the center of the learning process making them a key factor in discovery instead of a passive receiver of information. We aim at forming students with social concern, conscience, compassion and personal and moral values, down the years. An amiable environment ensures that our students are geared to being global citizens, fully equipped to take on the various challenges of the world. The Academic Excellence does not merely remain at the level of high percentage results, but it is holistic.
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