HOD Science
at Sri Sathya Sai School Anand Vilas · Shimla · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Sri Sathya Sai School Anand Vilas
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Shimla — 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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- 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
Sri Sathya Sai School Anand Vilas is hiring a HOD Science in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Sri Sathya Sai School Anand Vilas, established 2007, is a senior secondary school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Science leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.0 LPA – ₹18.1 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Sri Sathya Sai School Anand Vilas academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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 this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Shimla run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sri Sathya Sai School Anand Vilas follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the average HOD Science salary in Shimla?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Science roles in Shimla. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Can I negotiate the salary at Sri Sathya Sai School Anand Vilas?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Sri Sathya Sai School Anand Vilas
Key facts about Sri Sathya Sai School Anand Vilas
- Founded
- 2007
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SHYAM SUNDER
- Affiliation #
- 630152
Sri Sathya Sai School Anand Vilas is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
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