HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- St. Paul's Sr. Sec. School
- City
- Mathura
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2026
HOD Science salary in Mathura — snapshot
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HOD Science
at St. Paul's Sr. Sec. School
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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. Paul's Sr. Sec. School in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh is on the lookout for a HOD Science. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. St. Paul's Sr. Sec. School in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1972,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as HOD Science, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹13.0 LPA – ₹13.8 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and St. Paul's Sr. Sec. School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a HOD 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.
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.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Where exactly is St. Paul's Sr. Sec. School located?
The school is in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
St. Paul's Sr. Sec. School
Key facts about St. Paul's Sr. Sec. School
- Founded
- 1972
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- J RAO
- Affiliation #
- 2130258
St. Paul's Sr. Sec. School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1972, located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
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