HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Govt SR SEC School, Lingdok Via- Gangtok
- City
- East Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Sept 2026
HOD Science salary in East Sikkim — snapshot
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HOD Science
at Govt SR SEC School, Lingdok Via- Gangtok
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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
A vacancy has opened for a HOD Science at Govt SR SEC School, Lingdok Via- Gangtok in East Sikkim, Sikkim. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Govt SR SEC School, Lingdok Via- Gangtok, established 1949, runs as a senior secondary campus in East Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.3 LPA – ₹23.1 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 now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Govt SR SEC School, Lingdok Via- Gangtok hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Govt SR SEC School, Lingdok Via- Gangtok located?
The school is in East Sikkim, Sikkim. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Govt SR SEC School, Lingdok Via- Gangtok follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What questions are asked in a HOD Science 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 Science roles in East Sikkim.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Govt SR SEC School, Lingdok Via- Gangtok
Key facts about Govt SR SEC School, Lingdok Via- Gangtok
- Founded
- 1949
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Bhavana Gurung
- Affiliation #
- 1820056
Govt SR SEC School, Lingdok Via- Gangtok is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1949, located in East Sikkim, Sikkim.
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