{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-little-scholars-preschool-kharghar-navi-mumbai-navi-mumbai-5e2a2b87",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "Little Scholars Preschool",
        "value": "85b264ca-a829-48dd-bb00-95bedaf10037"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "No Board"
      }
    ],
    "title": "HOD Science",
    "description": "Little Scholars Preschool, established 2015, is a No Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹12.4 LPA–₹20.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\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. 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.",
    "datePosted": "2026-09-16T16:03:59+00:00",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/little-scholars-preschool-kharghar-navi-mumbai#school",
      "name": "Little Scholars Preschool",
      "url": "http://www.littlescholarspreschool.in/",
      "logo": "/api/media/logos/012ef709-f082-4c76-a728-cb22b0f9f58e.webp",
      "sameAs": [
        "http://www.littlescholarspreschool.in/",
        "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/little-scholars-preschool-kharghar-navi-mumbai"
      ],
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "Plot No 110, Near Gram Vikas Bhavan, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai",
        "addressLocality": "Navi Mumbai",
        "addressRegion": "Maharashtra",
        "postalCode": "410210"
      },
      "foundingDate": "2015"
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-little-scholars-preschool-kharghar-navi-mumbai-navi-mumbai-5e2a2b87",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-little-scholars-preschool-kharghar-navi-mumbai-navi-mumbai-5e2a2b87",
    "validThrough": "2026-12-15T16:03:59+00:00",
    "dateModified": "2026-09-17T05:06:33.903724+00:00",
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "Plot No 110, Near Gram Vikas Bhavan, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai",
        "addressLocality": "Navi Mumbai",
        "addressRegion": "Maharashtra",
        "postalCode": "410210"
      }
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 1238500,
        "maxValue": 2019500
      }
    },
    "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary",
    "industry": "Education",
    "totalJobOpenings": 1,
    "jobBenefits": "Medical Room; Smart Classes; Art and Craft; Music; Picnics and excursion; Playground; CCTV; GPS Bus Tracking App; Indoor Sports; Outdoor Sports; Yoga",
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 60
    }
  },
  "board": "No Board",
  "schoolType": "Day School",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "Little Scholars Preschool, established 2015, is a No Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹12.4 LPA–₹20.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\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. 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.",
  "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": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department."
    },
    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "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": "Where exactly is Little Scholars Preschool located?",
      "a": "The school is in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most NO BOARD schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this HOD Science role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I make a resume for a NO BOARD HOD 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": "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": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25."
    }
  ]
}