{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-orchids-the-international-school-marve-road-0670-mumbai-c01c027a", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Orchids The International School, Marve Road", "value": "ca9a0323-fa06-4448-8b83-b377ed192904" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "CBSE" } ], "title": "HOD Science", "description": "Orchids The International School, Marve Road, established 2015, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹12.3 LPA–₹26.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Core responsibilities:\n- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:\n- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.", "datePosted": "2026-09-14T05:22:07+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "#org:6359cf3b-3680-4ab1-8d13-50c302afa0c2", "name": "Orchids The International School, Marve Road", "url": "http://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com", "sameAs": [ "http://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com", "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/orchids-the-international-school-marve-road-0670" ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "MARVE ROAD, OPP. HDFC BANK, BEHIND GARDEN COURT RESTAURANT, ORLEM, MALAD(W), MUMBAI- 400 064", "addressLocality": "Mumbai", "addressRegion": "Maharashtra", "postalCode": "400064" }, "foundingDate": "2015" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-orchids-the-international-school-marve-road-0670-mumbai-c01c027a", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-orchids-the-international-school-marve-road-0670-mumbai-c01c027a", "validThrough": "2026-12-13T05:22:07+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-09-22T23:07:13.131857+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "MARVE ROAD, OPP. HDFC BANK, BEHIND GARDEN COURT RESTAURANT, ORLEM, MALAD(W), MUMBAI- 400 064", "addressLocality": "Mumbai", "addressRegion": "Maharashtra", "postalCode": "400064" } }, "applicantLocationRequirements": { "@type": "Country", "name": "India" }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 1227000, "maxValue": 2620000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 2, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 72 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Secondary Level Private", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Orchids The International School, Marve Road, established 2015, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The school is hiring a HOD Science. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹12.3 LPA–₹26.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Core responsibilities:\n• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n• Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n• Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n• Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n• Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:\n• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.", "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": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Mumbai", "body": "Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?", "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role." }, { "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses." }, { "q": "Is accommodation provided?", "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation." }, { "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?", "a": "Orchids The International School, Marve Road follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework." }, { "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 English fluency required?", "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this HOD Science role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"HOD Science — Orchids The International School, Marve Road\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "Is background verification done before joining?", "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready." }, { "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": "What kind of professional development is offered?", "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing." } ] }