HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Govt SEC School, Sumbuk Via- Melli
- City
- South Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2026
HOD Science
at Govt SEC School, Sumbuk Via- Melli
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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 SEC School, Sumbuk Via- Melli in South Sikkim, Sikkim is on the lookout for a HOD Science. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About Govt SEC School, Sumbuk Via- Melli: a senior secondary institution in South Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1923,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the HOD Science reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.9 LPA – ₹19.5 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Govt SEC School, Sumbuk Via- Melli academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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 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 much experience do I need for this HOD Science role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Govt SEC School, Sumbuk Via- Melli
Key facts about Govt SEC School, Sumbuk Via- Melli
- Founded
- 1923
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- INDU GYALTSEN GURUNG
- Affiliation #
- 1820044
Govt SEC School, Sumbuk Via- Melli is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1923, located in South Sikkim, Sikkim.
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