HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Rao Convent School
- City
- South West Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Sept 2026
HOD Science salary in South West Delhi — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Science
at Rao Convent School
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Why apply
- 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
Rao Convent School is hiring a HOD Science in South West Delhi, Delhi. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Rao Convent School, established 1998, is a secondary campus in South West Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. What the role looks like: the HOD Science owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.0 LPA – ₹18.0 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Rao Convent School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD Science salary in South West Delhi?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Science pay in South West Delhi 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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Science role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Rao Convent School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
When are increments and bonuses given?
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Rao Convent School
Key facts about Rao Convent School
- Founded
- 1998
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Promila
- Affiliation #
- 2730800
Rao Convent School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in South West Delhi, Delhi.
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