HOD Computer Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Computer Science
- School
- St. Mary's SEC School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.2L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
HOD Computer Science salary in Dehradun — snapshot
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HOD Computer 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
St. Mary's SEC School is recruiting a HOD Computer Science in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. St. Mary's SEC School, established 1951, is a secondary campus in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the HOD Computer Science reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.2 LPA – ₹13.9 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St. Mary's SEC School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is St. Mary's SEC School located?
The school is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What questions are asked in a HOD Computer Science interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Computer Science job?
A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Mary's SEC School
Key facts about St. Mary's SEC School
- Founded
- 1951
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- LEENA NEDUMPARAMBAN ANTO LINET
- Affiliation #
- 3530003
St. Mary's SEC School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1951, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
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Interview questions & answers for HOD Computer Science
Common questions Indian schools ask for HOD Computer Science roles in Dehradun (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).
2. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the HOD Computer Science brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why St. Mary's SEC School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
3. How do you develop and mentor teachers on your team?
Describe a structured cycle: goal-setting → learning walks → post-observation coaching → one PD focus per term. Mention how you'd differentiate between an early-career teacher and a mid-career specialist — leaders are hired on their systems, not their opinions.
4. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
5. 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.
6. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.