HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School
- City
- Jammu
- State
- Jammu And Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12.3L – ₹25.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Jammu — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 59+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School in Jammu, Jammu And Kashmir as our next HOD Science. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School in Jammu, Jammu And Kashmir: a senior secondary institution, established 1967, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.3 LPA – ₹25.8 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
What is the salary for this HOD Science role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Science job?
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Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Maharaja Harisingh Agricultural Collegiate School
- Founded
- 1967
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The School started with a trust created by its founder the late Maharaja Hari Singh Ji. He wanted to ensure that the children of the poor and destitute of Jammu region should be educated and looked after. The trustees handed over the management of the school to the leading educationists of the century the D.A.V College Managing Committee New Delhi in 1967. A School in the Nature’s lap – Nagbani is known for its sylvan beauty. Chenab’s ice cold water, clean fresh air and the cover of greenery makes learning a joyful experience in the nature’s lap at Nagbani.
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