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HOD Science

₹11L – ₹26L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 3 Sept
South 24-pargana, West BengalcontractPosted 6d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Swarnim International School
City
South 24-pargana
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹11L – ₹26L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
3 Sept 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in South 24-pargana — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.2L
per year
Typical
₹18.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹26.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Swarnim International School in South 24-pargana, West Bengal 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. Swarnim International School in South 24-pargana, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as HOD Science, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.2 LPA – ₹26.1 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Swarnim International School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

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.

What qualifications are required for a HOD Science?

Most HOD Science roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

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.

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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Swarnim International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Swarnim International School

Key facts about Swarnim International School

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RUMJHUMI BISWAS
Affiliation #
2430378
Address
KODALIA, KOLKATA - 700146, Kodalia, South 24-pargana, West Bengal, 700146

Swarnim International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in South 24-pargana, West Bengal.

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