Pune: HOD Science — New Poona School Job at New Poona School
New Poona SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — New Poona School
- School
- New Poona School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
New Poona School, a CBSE school in Pune, is hiring a HOD Science.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: New Poona School is a co‑educational, English‑medium CBSE day school serving students from Toddler level up to Class 10. Located in an urban residential area of Kothrud, the school runs on an academic calendar from April to March. It maintains a typical student–teacher ratio of around 30:1. The campus is situated near the Honda showroom and McDonald’s landmark on Paud Road in Bhusari Colony. Facilities include classrooms, a library, playground, separate restrooms for boys and girls, drinking water access, and basic infrastructure. The school focuses on foundational learning up through primary and upper-primary levels.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
About New Poona School
New Poona School is a co‑educational, English‑medium CBSE day school serving students from Toddler level up to Class 10 . Located in an urban residential area of Kothrud, the school runs on an academic calendar from April to March. It maintains a typical student–teacher ratio of around 30:1 . The campus is situated near the Honda showroom and McDonald’s landmark on Paud Road in Bhusari Colony. Facilities include classrooms, a library, playground, separate restrooms for boys and girls, drinking water access, and basic infrastructure. The school focuses on foundational learning up through primary and upper-primary levels.
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