HOD Mathematics
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics
- School
- Govt. High School Lalung
- City
- Kargil
- State
- Ladakh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
HOD Mathematics salary in Kargil — snapshot
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Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Mathematics
at Govt. High School Lalung
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 15+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join Govt. High School Lalung in Kargil, Ladakh as our next HOD Mathematics. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Govt. High School Lalung in Kargil, Ladakh functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2011,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as HOD Mathematics, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹13.0 LPA – ₹18.4 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so Govt. High School Lalung can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
What questions are asked in a HOD Mathematics interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Mathematics?
Most HOD Mathematics roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt. High School Lalung
Key facts about Govt. High School Lalung
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Wazir Mohd Hanifa
- Affiliation #
- 3720061
Govt. High School Lalung is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Kargil, Ladakh.
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