HOD Mathematics
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics
- School
- Sainik School
- City
- Purulia
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹8.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
HOD Mathematics
at Sainik 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
An opening for a HOD Mathematics in Purulia, West Bengal at Sainik School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. School profile: Sainik School in Purulia, West Bengal — a senior secondary setup, established 1962, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as HOD Mathematics, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.8 LPA – ₹8.4 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sainik School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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Is accommodation provided?
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What is the salary for this HOD Mathematics role?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sainik School
Key facts about Sainik School
- Founded
- 1962
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- GP CAPT G PRABAHAR
- Affiliation #
- 2480001
Sainik School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1962, located in Purulia, West Bengal.
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