The Doon School is hiring a HOD Science — The Doon School in Dehradun
The Doon SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — The Doon School
- School
- The Doon School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.4L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Doon School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Science — The Doon School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 91+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
The Doon School, a ICSE school in Dehradun, is hiring a HOD Science.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: India's most renowned boys boarding school.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — The Doon School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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What qualifications are required for a HOD Science — The Doon School?
Most HOD Science — The Doon School 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.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
About The Doon School
The Doon School is a boarding affiliated to ICSE, established in 1935, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.
India's most renowned boys boarding school.
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