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HOD Science

₹8.4L – ₹16L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 28 Jul 25 days left
Salem, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 39d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Sri Vidya Mandir School, Puthuyeri Road
City
Salem
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.4L – ₹16L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
25 May 2026
Closing date
28 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Salem — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.4L
per year
Typical
₹12.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

at Sri Vidya Mandir School, Puthuyeri Road

25 days left

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a HOD Science at Sri Vidya Mandir School, Puthuyeri Road in Salem, Tamilnadu. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Sri Vidya Mandir School, Puthuyeri Road, established 1994, is a secondary campus in Salem, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the HOD Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.4 LPA – ₹16.0 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sri Vidya Mandir School, Puthuyeri Road. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Sri Vidya Mandir School, Puthuyeri Road follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

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.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

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 Salem.

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

Sri Vidya Mandir School, Puthuyeri Road

Key facts about Sri Vidya Mandir School, Puthuyeri Road

Key facts
Founded
1994
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SELVAN D
Affiliation #
1931431
Address
PUTHUYERI ROAD, KANNANKURICHI, Puthuyeri Road, Salem, Tamilnadu, 636008

Sri Vidya Mandir School, Puthuyeri Road is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Salem, Tamilnadu.

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