HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Govt SEC School, Govt. Sec. School
- City
- South Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Aug 2026
HOD Science
at Govt SEC School, Govt. Sec. School
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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
An opening for a HOD Science in South Sikkim, Sikkim at Govt SEC School, Govt. Sec. School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Govt SEC School, Govt. Sec. School, established 1976, is a secondary school in South Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as HOD Science, 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. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.6 LPA – ₹20.3 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Govt SEC School, Govt. Sec. School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this HOD Science role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt SEC School, Govt. Sec. School
Key facts about Govt SEC School, Govt. Sec. School
- Founded
- 1976
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Linesh Sherpa
- Affiliation #
- 1820085
Govt SEC School, Govt. Sec. School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in South Sikkim, Sikkim.
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