{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-arpa-river-valley-beside-radhasoami-satsang-beas-dheka-mas-5375-bilaspur-c0b467a8-r2611",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "Arpa River Valley",
        "value": "c644d29f-1330-4d3f-b1fc-b2601981644d"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "CBSE"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "role",
        "value": "hod-science"
      }
    ],
    "title": "HOD Science",
    "description": "Arpa River Valley, established 2015, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Science. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.8 LPA–₹9.1 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.",
    "datePosted": "2026-11-06T12:15:07.409+00:00",
    "employmentType": "CONTRACTOR",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/arpa-river-valley-beside-radhasoami-satsang-beas-dheka-mas-5375#school",
      "name": "Arpa River Valley",
      "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/arpa-river-valley-beside-radhasoami-satsang-beas-dheka-mas-5375",
      "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/0be2d558-d0c7-4b71-b81a-60d4dbb068d1.webp",
      "sameAs": "https://www.cpwsbilaspur.com/",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "Beside Radhasoami Satsang Beas, Dheka- Masturi Road",
        "addressLocality": "Bilaspur",
        "addressRegion": "Chhattisgarh",
        "postalCode": "495001"
      },
      "foundingDate": "2015"
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-arpa-river-valley-beside-radhasoami-satsang-beas-dheka-mas-5375-bilaspur-c0b467a8-r2611",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-arpa-river-valley-beside-radhasoami-satsang-beas-dheka-mas-5375-bilaspur-c0b467a8-r2611",
    "validThrough": "2027-01-20T12:15:07.409Z",
    "dateModified": "2026-11-08T05:07:21.974565+00:00",
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "Beside Radhasoami Satsang Beas, Dheka- Masturi Road",
        "addressLocality": "Bilaspur",
        "addressRegion": "Chhattisgarh",
        "postalCode": "495001"
      }
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 876500,
        "maxValue": 912500
      }
    },
    "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary",
    "industry": "Education",
    "totalJobOpenings": 3,
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 84
    }
  },
  "board": "CBSE",
  "schoolType": "Senior Secondary",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "Arpa River Valley, established 2015, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Science. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.8 LPA–₹9.1 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.",
  "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 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 CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Arpa River Valley follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a HOD Science?",
      "a": "Most HOD Science roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Arpa River Valley?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    }
  ]
}