HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Guru Nanak English School
- City
- Varanasi
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11.4L – ₹23.9L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Sept 2026
HOD Science salary in Varanasi — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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 36+ years.
Job description
Overview
Guru Nanak English School is hiring a HOD Science in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About the institution: Guru Nanak English School in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1990, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: as HOD Science, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.4 LPA – ₹23.9 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and Guru Nanak English School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Does Guru Nanak English School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Varanasi offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
What is the average HOD Science salary in Varanasi?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Science pay in Varanasi varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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.
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.
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Key facts about Guru Nanak English School
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism preached equality of human beings. Gender and caste inequalities find no place in Nanak's teaching. The caste system had disintegrated the society. Guru Nanak crossed geographical and political boundaries to spread the message of TRUTH and also collected the voice of truth emerging from any source. Hymns of Kabir, Ravidas, Namdev, Farid, Jaidev and others have been compiled in Sri Guru Granth Sahib rendering it universal. Guru Nanak toured north, south, east and west that is Himalayas, Lanka, Assam and Mecca respectively. He came to Kashi also.
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