HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.
- City
- West Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 2026
HOD Science
at Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.
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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
Applications are open for a HOD Science at Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o. in West Sikkim, Sikkim. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.: a secondary institution in West Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1961,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the HOD Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.4 LPA – ₹18.5 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o. instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o. 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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.
Key facts about Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.
- Founded
- 1961
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Tashi Wangdi Bhutia
- Affiliation #
- 1820165
Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o. is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1961, located in West Sikkim, Sikkim.
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