HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya
- City
- Gumla
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Gumla — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
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HOD Science
at Kendriya Vidyalaya
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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
Join the faculty at Kendriya Vidyalaya as a HOD Science in Gumla, Jharkhand. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About the institution: Kendriya Vidyalaya in Gumla, Jharkhand — a senior secondary setup, established 2008, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹12.0 LPA – ₹14.2 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. Submit your application here so Kendriya Vidyalaya can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
How do I write an application email for this HOD Science role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Science application — Kendriya Vidyalaya"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Kendriya Vidyalaya and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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 Gumla.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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 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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Sheela Tigga
- Affiliation #
- 3400036
Kendriya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Gumla, Jharkhand.
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