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Overview
Hansraj Morarji Public School & Junior College in Mumbai, Maharashtra is seeking a HOD Science who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Hansraj Morarji Public School & Junior College, established 1939, is a senior secondary school in Mumbai, Maharashtra — a State Board-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹9.0 LPA – ₹9.7 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 Hansraj Morarji Public School & Junior College will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.