HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- St. Xaviers School
- City
- Nainital
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Jul 2026
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HOD Science
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
St. Xaviers School in Nainital, Uttarakhand is seeking a HOD Science who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. St. Xaviers School is a secondary campus in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.6 LPA – ₹12.9 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St. Xaviers School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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 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 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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part 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 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 Nainital.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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Key facts about St. Xaviers School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
One of the prestigious schools in Nainital is St. Xaviers School affiliated with CBSE curriculum offering classes from 6-10 with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Founded in 2014 , it provides modern boarding facilities with separate hostels ensuring a comfortable and secure environment. It aims to help students with progressive learning. The school emphasizes extracurriculars and outdoor sports. St. Xaviers School is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Boarding School situated at Nainital, Uttarakhand, North India.
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