HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Little Flower School
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.8L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Darjeeling — snapshot
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HOD Science
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a HOD Science at Little Flower School in Darjeeling, West Bengal. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. About Little Flower School in Darjeeling, West Bengal: a secondary institution, established 1978, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Science leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.8 LPA – ₹11.3 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Little Flower School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
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.
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.
Can I negotiate the salary at Little Flower School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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 Darjeeling.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Little Flower School
Key facts about Little Flower School
- Founded
- 1978
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 8:1
Little Flower school was founded in the year 1978 after it was decided by High School in the sub-division that they would withdraw their junior sections. The school then began to function from 8th March 1979 catering the junior wing only through the medium of English with strength of 200 children with a plan of large expansion. Thus with the need of further extension of higher classes, the school than formed a social organization under the name and style of LITTLE FLOWER EDUCATION AND WELFARE SOCIETY in the year 1986. The president of the governing body or the Director of the Academic Council remains the ultimate head and has the power in functioning school. LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL has been famous for great academic results since the time it has been affiliated to the Council for Indian Certificate of School Examination, Delhi.
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