HOD Science — Naxalbari Heritage Academy, Darjeeling

Naxalbari Heritage Academy in Darjeeling, West Bengal is inviting applications for a HOD Science. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Naxalbari Heritage Academy in Darjeeling, West Bengal operates as a secondary school, established 2006, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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 (₹10.0 LPA – ₹19.4 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Naxalbari Heritage Academy receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.