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HOD Science

₹13L – ₹26L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 22 Jul 19 days left
Hyderabad, Telanganafull-timePosted 28d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Sanghamitra School
City
Hyderabad
State
Telangana
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹26L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Closing date
22 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Hyderabad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.6L
per year
Typical
₹19.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Sanghamitra School in Hyderabad, Telangana is inviting applications for a HOD Science. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Sanghamitra School, established 1990, is a senior secondary campus in Hyderabad, Telangana — 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. 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 (₹12.6 LPA – ₹25.9 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Sanghamitra School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

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.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

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.

What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Science roles in Hyderabad.

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Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Sanghamitra School

Key facts about Sanghamitra School

Key facts
Founded
1990
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Ms. Kolli Swarupa Rani
Affiliation #
3630038
Address
2-32 NIZAMPET ROAD HYDERNAGAR VILLAGE KUKATPALLY RANGAREDDY DISTRICT ANDHRA PRADESH, 2-32 Nizampet Road, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500072

Sanghamitra School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

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