HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Sri Dharani International School
- City
- Viluppuram
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Viluppuram — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Science
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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
Join Sri Dharani International School in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu as our next HOD Science. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Sri Dharani International School in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2013,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.2 LPA – ₹16.5 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Sri Dharani International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Sri Dharani International School located?
The school is in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sri Dharani International School
Key facts about Sri Dharani International School
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DEEPIKA S
- Affiliation #
- 1930548
Sri Dharani International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu.
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Interview questions & answers for HOD Science
Common questions Indian schools ask for HOD Science roles in Viluppuram (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at Sri Dharani International School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Viluppuram campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
2. How would you handle a difficult parent meeting?
Listen first, restate the concern, share data (assessment scores, work samples, incident notes), then propose two next steps with a follow-up date. Emphasise you'd loop in the coordinator/HOD for anything unresolved — schools want partnership, not solo heroics.
3. How do you use technology in the classroom?
Pick one or two tools you actually use (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Nearpod, a subject-specific simulator) and tie them to a learning outcome, not novelty. If Sri Dharani International School runs a specific LMS, mention you'd upskill on it in the first month.
4. Walk me through your discipline framework.
Start with school-wide expectations (positive, visible, consistent), a tiered response ladder, a documented referral path, and a restorative element. Close with how you engage parents proactively so escalations don't come as a surprise.
5. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
6. How do you differentiate for mixed-ability classrooms?
Give a concrete example — tiered worksheets, flexible groupings, scaffolded reading. Reference formative assessment (exit tickets, mini-whiteboards) as how you decide which students need what, and how you record progress against CBSE learning outcomes.