HOD Mathematics
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics
- School
- Govt Higher Secondary School Pashkum
- City
- Kargil
- State
- Ladakh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 20 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Jul 2026
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HOD Mathematics
at Govt Higher Secondary School Pashkum
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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
Govt Higher Secondary School Pashkum in Kargil, Ladakh is hiring a HOD Mathematics. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Govt Higher Secondary School Pashkum in Kargil, Ladakh operates as a senior secondary school, established 1941, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.4 LPA – ₹22.0 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Govt Higher Secondary School Pashkum reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Mathematics role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Mathematics application — Govt Higher Secondary School Pashkum"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Govt Higher Secondary School Pashkum and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
What questions are asked in a HOD Mathematics interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Mathematics roles in Kargil.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt Higher Secondary School Pashkum
Key facts about Govt Higher Secondary School Pashkum
- Founded
- 1941
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- TSERING NORBU
- Affiliation #
- 3720172
Govt Higher Secondary School Pashkum is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1941, located in Kargil, Ladakh.
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