HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Holy Mary's School
- City
- Patiala
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.2L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Patiala — snapshot
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HOD Science
at Holy Mary's School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Holy Mary's School invites applications for a HOD Science in Patiala, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Holy Mary's School in Patiala, Punjab functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1999,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as HOD Science, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.2 LPA – ₹19.8 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Holy Mary's School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Where exactly is Holy Mary's School located?
The school is in Patiala, Punjab. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Science job?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Holy Mary's School
Key facts about Holy Mary's School
- Founded
- 1999
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Dr. Shiny Devassy
- Affiliation #
- 1630423
Holy Mary's School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in Patiala, Punjab.
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