HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- J P Jain Senior Secondry School
- City
- Jammu
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Jammu — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Science
at J P Jain Senior Secondry 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
J P Jain Senior Secondry School in Jammu, Haryana is on the lookout for a HOD Science. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About the institution: J P Jain Senior Secondry School in Jammu, Haryana — a senior secondary setup, established 1976, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.3 LPA – ₹19.6 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at J P Jain Senior Secondry School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Science roles in Jammu.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Science job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How big are the classes?
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
J P Jain Senior Secondry School
Key facts about J P Jain Senior Secondry School
- Founded
- 1976
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The school was established in 1990 by Late Lala Jambu Prasad Jain and his wife Smt. Kaushalya Devi. For about 28 years the School has been producing intellectual minds and shining stars. In this competitive era. Everyone wants to be perfect School is imparting quality education to face realities of life. Education is foundation of a man's life. The goal of education is to gain knowledge and dissemination of truth. Genius without education is like silver in the mine. We develop a child to highly creative, innovative and proud citizen of tomorrow. Our vision to transform the tiny to saplings to fully blossomed growing trees by honing their latent talents, intersect and creativity. The total learning experiences help them to become good citizen.
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