{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pratt-memorial-school-168-a-j-c-bose-road-kolkata-5305-hod-science-ee1d8ee8",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "Pratt Memorial School",
        "value": "0b8c7b3d-a08f-4885-be94-758ba0b891bc"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "CISCE"
      }
    ],
    "title": "HOD Science",
    "description": "Pratt Memorial School in Kolkata, West Bengal is accepting applications for a HOD Science. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Pratt Memorial School, established 1876, is a senior secondary campus in Kolkata, West Bengal — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Responsibilities:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:\n- Market-aligned salary (₹7.5 LPA – ₹19.1 LPA).\n- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.\n- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.\n- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.\n- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and Pratt Memorial School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
    "datePosted": "2026-06-13T00:00:00+00:00",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "#org:ba711c6d-ffa5-4516-b84e-af99df8e894a",
      "name": "Pratt Memorial School",
      "url": "http://prattmemorialschool.com/",
      "logo": "/api/media/logos/ba711c6d-ffa5-4516-b84e-af99df8e894a.webp",
      "sameAs": [
        "http://prattmemorialschool.com/",
        "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/pratt-memorial-school-168-a-j-c-bose-road-kolkata-5305"
      ],
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "168, A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata",
        "addressLocality": "Kolkata",
        "addressRegion": "West Bengal",
        "postalCode": "700017"
      }
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pratt-memorial-school-168-a-j-c-bose-road-kolkata-5305-hod-science-ee1d8ee8",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pratt-memorial-school-168-a-j-c-bose-road-kolkata-5305-hod-science-ee1d8ee8",
    "sji:schemaVersion": 2,
    "validThrough": "2026-08-18T00:00:00+00:00",
    "dateModified": "2026-06-30T10:01:01.328115+00:00",
    "directApply": true,
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "168, A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata",
        "addressLocality": "Kolkata",
        "addressRegion": "West Bengal",
        "postalCode": "700017"
      }
    },
    "applicantLocationRequirements": {
      "@type": "Country",
      "name": "India"
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 751500,
        "maxValue": 1907500
      }
    },
    "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary",
    "industry": "Education",
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 84
    }
  },
  "board": "CISCE",
  "schoolType": "Senior Secondary",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "Pratt Memorial School in Kolkata, West Bengal is accepting applications for a HOD Science. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Pratt Memorial School, established 1876, is a senior secondary campus in Kolkata, West Bengal — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Responsibilities:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:\n• Market-aligned salary (₹7.5 LPA – ₹19.1 LPA).\n• Structured working hours with adequate planning time.\n• Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.\n• A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.\n• Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and Pratt Memorial School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This HOD role is for a senior teacher ready to set the standard for the subject and coach a small team to deliver it consistently.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.",
    "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.",
    "Run weekly department meetings.",
    "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.",
    "Own subject-level board results and improvement plans."
  ],
  "estimatedBand": null,
  "enrichment": [
    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Science",
      "body": "Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CISCE school",
      "body": "Working in an **ICSE/ISC** setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics."
    },
    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Pratt Memorial School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average HOD Science salary in Kolkata?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Science pay in Kolkata varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a HOD Science?",
      "a": "Most HOD Science roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I apply for this HOD Science vacancy?",
      "a": "Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place."
    },
    {
      "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "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."
    }
  ]
}