HOD Science — Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Giridih

Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir in Giridih, Jharkhand is seeking a HOD Science who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, established 1984, is a senior secondary school in Giridih, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as HOD Science, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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 at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹12.1 LPA – ₹23.3 LPA).
• Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
• Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
• A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
• Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.