HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Mahavir International School Kahnuwan Road Gurdaspur
- City
- Gurdaspur
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹9.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Gurdaspur — 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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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
Mahavir International School Kahnuwan Road Gurdaspur requires a HOD Science in Gurdaspur, Punjab for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Mahavir International School Kahnuwan Road Gurdaspur in Gurdaspur, Punjab operates as a senior secondary school — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Context: the HOD Science reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.6 LPA – ₹9.5 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 Mahavir International School Kahnuwan Road Gurdaspur receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Mahavir International School Kahnuwan Road Gurdaspur follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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.
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.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Mahavir International School Kahnuwan Road Gurdaspur
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-8
- Students
- 149
- Staff
- 11
Mahavir International School Kahnuwan Road Gurdaspur is a private unaided (recognized), located in Gurdaspur, Punjab, offering 1-8. The campus serves around 149 students with a teaching and support team of about 11. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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