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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya (494556)
- City
- Dantewada
- State
- Chattisgarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Jul 2026
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HOD Science
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 47+ years.
Job description
Overview
Kendriya Vidyalaya (494556) in Dantewada, Chattisgarh is seeking a HOD Science who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Kendriya Vidyalaya (494556) in Dantewada, Chattisgarh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1979,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the HOD Science owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.4 LPA – ₹21.8 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 Kendriya Vidyalaya (494556) reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Kendriya Vidyalaya (494556) follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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How much experience do I need for this HOD Science role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
How do I apply for this HOD Science vacancy?
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When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Kendriya Vidyalaya (494556)
Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya (494556)
- Founded
- 1979
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BALJINDER SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 3300006
Kendriya Vidyalaya (494556) is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1979, located in Dantewada, Chattisgarh.
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