HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- St. Xaiver School
- City
- Ballia
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Ballia — 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
at St. Xaiver School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 33+ years.
Job description
Overview
St. Xaiver School in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh is inviting applications for a HOD Science. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About St. Xaiver School: a senior secondary institution in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1993,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the HOD Science owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.5 LPA – ₹22.1 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St. Xaiver School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
What is the average HOD Science salary in Ballia?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Science roles in Ballia. 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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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 the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
St. Xaiver School
Key facts about St. Xaiver School
- Founded
- 1993
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Rajesh Kumar Mishara
- Affiliation #
- 2130433
St. Xaiver School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
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