{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-delhi-public-school-thithepali-p-o-sason-sambalpur-5239-sambalpur-f4fd790f", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Delhi Public School", "value": "b8d498c5-000c-4636-aee1-753f8dded949" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "CBSE" } ], "title": "HOD Science", "description": "Delhi Public School, established 2003, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Sambalpur, Odisha. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹8.7 LPA–₹11.5 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What you will do:\n- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Candidate 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.\n- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.", "datePosted": "2026-09-12T12:55:59+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/delhi-public-school-thithepali-p-o-sason-sambalpur-5239#school", "name": "Delhi Public School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/delhi-public-school-thithepali-p-o-sason-sambalpur-5239", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/b8c8cc51-165e-4690-bd46-72d9fb43f0ed.webp", "sameAs": "http://www.dpssambalpur.com", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Thithepali, P.O. Sason, Sambalpur", "addressLocality": "Sambalpur", "addressRegion": "Odisha", "postalCode": "734101" }, "foundingDate": "2003" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-delhi-public-school-thithepali-p-o-sason-sambalpur-5239-sambalpur-f4fd790f", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-delhi-public-school-thithepali-p-o-sason-sambalpur-5239-sambalpur-f4fd790f", "validThrough": "2026-11-26T12:55:59.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-09-23T01:25:13.294414+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Thithepali, P.O. Sason, Sambalpur", "addressLocality": "Sambalpur", "addressRegion": "Odisha", "postalCode": "734101" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 868500, "maxValue": 1145500 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 72 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Boarding", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Delhi Public School, established 2003, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Sambalpur, Odisha. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹8.7 LPA–₹11.5 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What you will do:\n• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Candidate 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.\n• Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.", "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." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "This is a **boarding school**, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?", "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor." }, { "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?", "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms." }, { "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 salary for this HOD Science role?", "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience." }, { "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." }, { "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?", "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications." }, { "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?", "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly." }, { "q": "Is accommodation provided?", "a": "Boarding schools usually offer on-campus accommodation (free or subsidised), often with meals. This is confirmed in the offer letter along with any allied duties." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Delhi Public School?", "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": "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." } ] }