HOD Science
at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Pungar · Koraput · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Pungar
- City
- Koraput
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Aug 2026
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HOD Science
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Join Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Pungar in Koraput, Odisha as our next HOD Science. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Pungar, established 2016, is a senior secondary campus in Koraput, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. 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 (₹11.3 LPA – ₹22.9 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. Submit your application here so Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Pungar can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Pungar follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Science job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Science roles in Koraput.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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Key facts about Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Pungar
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MANUYEL CHANDRA PAIK
- Affiliation #
- 1520062
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Pungar is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Koraput, Odisha.
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