HOD Science — Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangthan, Kaithapadar, Gajapati

Immediate opening: HOD Science at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangthan, Kaithapadar in Gajapati, Odisha. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangthan, Kaithapadar in Gajapati, Odisha — a senior secondary setup, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.0 LPA – ₹18.9 LPA).
• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangthan, Kaithapadar receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.