{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-simpkins-school-maruti-estate-bodla-0149-agra-1e4002ec-r2611",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "Simpkins School",
        "value": "bb29570b-7720-4c57-bf6b-ff2bb3735276"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "CBSE"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "role",
        "value": "hod-science"
      }
    ],
    "title": "HOD Science",
    "description": "Simpkins School, established 1982, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Science. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.0 LPA–₹22.7 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": "2026-11-03T12:18:36.522+00:00",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/simpkins-school-maruti-estate-bodla-0149#school",
      "name": "Simpkins School",
      "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/simpkins-school-maruti-estate-bodla-0149",
      "sameAs": "http://www.simpkins.co.in",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "MARUTI ESTATE BODLA ROAD NEW SHAHGANJ AGRA UTTAR PRADESH",
        "addressLocality": "Agra",
        "addressRegion": "Uttar Pradesh",
        "postalCode": "282010"
      },
      "foundingDate": "1982"
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-simpkins-school-maruti-estate-bodla-0149-agra-1e4002ec-r2611",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-science-simpkins-school-maruti-estate-bodla-0149-agra-1e4002ec-r2611",
    "validThrough": "2027-02-11T12:18:36.522Z",
    "dateModified": "2026-11-05T23:08:05.49128+00:00",
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "MARUTI ESTATE BODLA ROAD NEW SHAHGANJ AGRA UTTAR PRADESH",
        "addressLocality": "Agra",
        "addressRegion": "Uttar Pradesh",
        "postalCode": "282010"
      }
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 804500,
        "maxValue": 2272500
      }
    },
    "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary",
    "industry": "Education",
    "totalJobOpenings": 3,
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 72
    }
  },
  "board": "CBSE",
  "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "Simpkins School, established 1982, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Science. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.0 LPA–₹22.7 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": "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 CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "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": "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 detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly."
    },
    {
      "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": "Where exactly is Simpkins School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "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": "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": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Agra), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average HOD Science salary in Agra?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Science pay in Agra rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
  ]
}