{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-computer-science-shishu-niketan-public-school-sec-43-a-04010800303-chandigarh-b2384121", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Shishu Niketan Public School Sec 43-A", "value": "a520db44-7722-4195-83f5-e6f2d19900a8" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "State Board" } ], "title": "HOD Computer Science", "description": "Shishu Niketan Public School Sec 43-A is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Computer Science. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹10.5 LPA–₹20.8 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.\n\nResponsibilities:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.\n\nRequirements:\n- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.", "datePosted": "2026-09-16T03:16:42.236+00:00", "employmentType": "CONTRACTOR", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/shishu-niketan-public-school-sec-43-a-04010800303#school", "name": "Shishu Niketan Public School Sec 43-A", "url": "http://www.shishuniketan43.com", "sameAs": [ "http://www.shishuniketan43.com", "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/shishu-niketan-public-school-sec-43-a-04010800303" ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Sector 43-A, Near E-Sampark Centre", "addressLocality": "Chandigarh", "addressRegion": "Chandigarh" }, "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 22 } }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-computer-science-shishu-niketan-public-school-sec-43-a-04010800303-chandigarh-b2384121", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-computer-science-shishu-niketan-public-school-sec-43-a-04010800303-chandigarh-b2384121", "validThrough": "2026-12-15T03:16:42.236+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-09-22T23:08:52.634062+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Sector 43-A, Near E-Sampark Centre", "addressLocality": "Chandigarh", "addressRegion": "Chandigarh", "postalCode": "160043" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 1050000, "maxValue": 2077000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 72 } }, "board": "State Board", "schoolType": "Private Unaided (Recognized)", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Shishu Niketan Public School Sec 43-A is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Computer Science. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹10.5 LPA–₹20.8 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.\n\nResponsibilities:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.\n\nRequirements:\n• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.", "aboutTheRole": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady results.", "dayToDay": [ "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.", "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.", "Run weekly department meetings.", "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.", "Own subject-level board results and improvement plans." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Computer Science", "body": "Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school", "body": "This is a **state-board** school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Chandigarh", "body": "Chandigarh and the surrounding tricity (Mohali, Panchkula) have a dense CBSE base with consistent year-round openings." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD Computer Science salary in Chandigarh?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Computer Science roles in Chandigarh. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base." }, { "q": "How do I make a resume for a STATE BOARD HOD Computer Science job?", "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder." }, { "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?", "a": "This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance." }, { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation." }, { "q": "Where exactly is Shishu Niketan Public School Sec 43-A located?", "a": "The school is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference." }, { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR." }, { "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?", "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term." }, { "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?", "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned." }, { "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "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." } ] }