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Expected joining: April 2027 session.\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": "2026-09-16T08:23:06.662+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/carmel-convent-sch-kunjwani-01130709505#school", "name": "Carmel Convent Sch Kunjwani", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/carmel-convent-sch-kunjwani-01130709505", "sameAs": "http://www.carmeljammu.com", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "NH 44 KUNJWANI BY PASS JAMMU JK 180010", "addressLocality": "Jammu", "addressRegion": "Jammu & Kashmir", "postalCode": "180010" }, "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 19 } }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-carmel-convent-sch-kunjwani-01130709505-jammu-6465f8fb", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-carmel-convent-sch-kunjwani-01130709505-jammu-6465f8fb", "validThrough": "2026-12-25T08:23:06.662Z", "dateModified": "2026-09-22T23:21:36.319049+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "NH 44 KUNJWANI BY PASS JAMMU JK 180010", "addressLocality": "Jammu", "addressRegion": "Jammu & Kashmir", "postalCode": "180010" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "MONTH", "minValue": 76500, "maxValue": 202500 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 2, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 60 } }, "board": "State Board", "schoolType": "Private Unaided (Recognized)", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Carmel Convent Sch Kunjwani is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Science. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹9.2 LPA–₹24.3 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.\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": "Lead the subject department as HOD: hire well, coach often, moderate assessments and own subject-level 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 STATE BOARD school", "body": "**State-board** schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook." } ], "faq": [ { "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": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?", "a": "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." }, { "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": "Are meals provided at school?", "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff." }, { "q": "Do I have to work weekends?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD Science salary in Jammu?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Science pay in Jammu rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "q": "How big are the classes?", "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach." }, { "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": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?", "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality." }, { "q": "Where exactly is Carmel Convent Sch Kunjwani located?", "a": "The school is in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference." } ] }