HOD Science — Small Wonders Vacancy at Small Wonders, Mumbai
Small WondersKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Small Wonders
- School
- Small Wonders
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 9–11 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Small Wonders, a Cambridge school in Mumbai, is hiring a HOD Science.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Small Wonders considers it a social responsibility to include all kids with different abilities and difficulties in their mainstream. Accordingly, a certain number of kids with special needs are consciously admitted and looked after by a team of experienced resource personnel.Currently, the admitted differently abled include Down’s Syndrome, slow Learners, spastic and autistic children. Depending on their individual levels, one to one support is provided by the special educators and psychologist. An occupational therapist looks after various acpects of restlessness, concentration and motor refinement. A speech therapist works on oro-motor and language skills. The psychologist often provides a behavioral modification programme, while the psychiatrist might suggest and supervise medication. Overall an attempt is made to actualize the potential of every child. For Children with different needs a tailor made curriculum is designed (IEP) based on the learning capability of the child
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Science — Small Wonders?
Most HOD Science — Small Wonders 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.
What is the salary for this HOD Science — Small Wonders role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
About Small Wonders
Small Wonders considers it a social responsibility to include all kids with different abilities and difficulties in their mainstream. Accordingly, a certain number of kids with special needs are consciously admitted and looked after by a team of experienced resource personnel.Currently, the admitted differently abled include Down’s Syndrome, slow Learners, spastic and autistic children. Depending on their individual levels, one to one support is provided by the special educators and psychologist. An occupational therapist looks after various acpects of restlessness, concentration and motor refinement. A speech therapist works on oro-motor and language skills. The psychologist often provides a behavioral modification programme, while the psychiatrist might suggest and supervise medication. Overall an attempt is made to actualize the potential of every child. For Children with different needs a tailor made curriculum is designed (IEP) based on the learning capability of the child
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