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HOD Science

₹7.7L – ₹20L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Pune, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 35d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Kothari International School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.7L – ₹20L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
29 May 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Pune — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.7L
per year
Typical
₹13.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

at Kothari International 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

An opening for a HOD Science in Pune, Maharashtra at Kothari International School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Kothari International School in Pune, Maharashtra operates as a senior secondary school, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.7 LPA – ₹20.0 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Kothari International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

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What is the salary for this HOD Science role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

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.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Kothari International School

Key facts about Kothari International School

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Petronella Eates
Affiliation #
1130849
Address
SR NO. 54/2/1 (PART) & OTHERS, FOUNTAIN ROAD, KHARADI, PUNE 411 014, SR No. 54/2/1 (part) & Others, Pune, Maharashtra, 411014

Kothari International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

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