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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Sahoday Sr. Secondary School, C-1, Safdarjang Development Area, New Delhi
- City
- South
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹8.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in South — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
Immediate opening: HOD Science at Sahoday Sr. Secondary School, C-1, Safdarjang Development Area, New Delhi in South, Delhi. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Sahoday Sr. Secondary School, C-1, Safdarjang Development Area, New Delhi: a senior secondary institution in South, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.2 LPA – ₹8.2 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 on this page and Sahoday Sr. Secondary School, C-1, Safdarjang Development Area, New Delhi will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this HOD Science listing is usually welcome.
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.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in South 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.
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.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Science?
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sahoday Sr. Secondary School, C-1, Safdarjang Development Area, New Delhi follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the average HOD Science salary in South?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Science roles in South. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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.
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Role details
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- 2
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Key facts about Sahoday Sr. Secondary School, C-1, Safdarjang Development Area, New Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-12
- Students
- 1,678
- Staff
- 15
Sahoday Sr. Secondary School, C-1, Safdarjang Development Area, New Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in South, Delhi, offering 1-12. The campus serves around 1,678 students with a teaching and support team of about 15. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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