HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Kay Jay Model High School
- City
- Patiala
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.5L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2026
HOD Science
at Kay Jay Model High 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
Kay Jay Model High School is looking for a HOD Science in Patiala, Punjab to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Kay Jay Model High School, established 1976, runs as a senior secondary campus in Patiala, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the HOD Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹9.5 LPA – ₹19.7 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Kay Jay Model High School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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Is background verification done before joining?
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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Kay Jay Model High School
Key facts about Kay Jay Model High School
- Founded
- 1976
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Rupinder Kaur
- Affiliation #
- 1631052
Kay Jay Model High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in Patiala, Punjab.
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