HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Riverdale World School
- City
- Gondia
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
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HOD Science
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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
An opening for a HOD Science in Gondia, Maharashtra at Riverdale World School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Riverdale World School in Gondia, Maharashtra is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2011,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the HOD Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.4 LPA – ₹22.5 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Riverdale World School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Gondia run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
How do I apply for this HOD Science vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Does Riverdale World School help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Can I negotiate the salary at Riverdale World School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Riverdale World School
Key facts about Riverdale World School
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
RWS has been the torchbearer of modern education methods by providing the students the necessary skills to navigate their way through life’s challenges. We ensure that the students embark on a learning journey that transcends the four walls of the classrooms. Our highly qualified and passionate faculty mentor students to explore every sphere of their life:extra-curricular, sports, performing arts, soft skills and community service. Students view their teachers as allies who encourage them to work collaboratively, respecting and appreciating their own and each other’s unique strengths. Our students are taught to think critically, ask questions, and view mistakes as an important part of the learning process. Teachers work together across grades to ensure a smooth transition from the early childhood to the elementary classrooms, and ultimately to the upper grades, where older students are nurtured as leaders, preparing them for colleges and beyond.
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