HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, At. Jharni
- City
- Balangir
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹16.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
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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
Immediate opening: HOD Science at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, At. Jharni in Balangir, Odisha. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About the institution: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, At. Jharni in Balangir, Odisha — a senior secondary setup, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.4 LPA – ₹16.9 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, At. Jharni. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
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Does Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, At. Jharni help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Balangir offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
Is background verification done before joining?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, At. Jharni follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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Key facts about Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, At. Jharni
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- CHANDAN KUMAR MAHAKUD
- Affiliation #
- 1520042
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, At. Jharni is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Balangir, Odisha.
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