HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Max The Gurukul
- City
- Karnal
- State
- haryana-boarding-schools karnal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.2L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
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HOD Science
at Max The Gurukul
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- 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 Max The Gurukul in Karnal, haryana-boarding-schools karnal as our next HOD Science. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. School profile: Max The Gurukul in Karnal, haryana-boarding-schools karnal — a senior secondary setup, established 2023, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the HOD Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.2 LPA – ₹19.7 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 Max The Gurukul receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Max The Gurukul follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Science role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Science application — Max The Gurukul"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Max The Gurukul and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Karnal run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Where exactly is Max The Gurukul located?
The school is in Karnal, haryana-boarding-schools karnal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Max The Gurukul
Key facts about Max The Gurukul
- Founded
- 2023
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
Max - The Gurukul is an English-Medium Residential school. It provides hostel facility to the boys from 5 class onwards. The school campus is spread over an expanse of about 8.5 acres in an ambiance which is away from the noise and pollution of city life. The school building is a multistoried building which consists Large & Airy Classrooms, Knowledgeful Library, well equipped Science Lab, Computer Lab, Mathematics Lab, Fully AirConditioned Hostels, Hygienic Mess, Germ free Toilets, Medical Facility, indoor & outdoor games facilities etc. The school runs auxiliary programs under the name Pro-Max competitive classes to prepare the students for all types of Olympiads and Competitive Exams like NDA, IIT-JEE, NEET, CAT etc. Max – The Gurukul is a school which is to be affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi, so, it has been developed in order to fulfill all the guidelines of the board
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