HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Nalanda Convent School
- City
- South Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
HOD Science
at Nalanda Convent School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 25+ years.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a HOD Science in South Delhi, Delhi at Nalanda Convent School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About Nalanda Convent School: a secondary institution in South Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2001,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as HOD Science, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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 (₹10.6 LPA – ₹13.9 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 Nalanda Convent School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
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Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
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 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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Nalanda Convent School
Key facts about Nalanda Convent School
- Founded
- 2001
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Neha Singh
- Affiliation #
- 2730915
Nalanda Convent School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in South Delhi, Delhi.
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