{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/the-doveton-boys-higher-secondary-school-vepery-chennai-hod-science-ee2735", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School", "value": "d3f041ab-1391-4ba0-a5f9-a248f4160b66" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "ICSE" } ], "title": "HOD Science — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School", "description": "The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, a ICSE school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD Science.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers\n- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design\n- Monitor student academic outcomes\n- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters\n\nRequirements:\n- 5-12 years of relevant experience\n- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching\n\nAbout the school:\nThe Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.", "datePosted": "2026-05-28T10:34:40.746844+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "#org:896536a1-13a7-42db-8576-135c6c7292b8", "name": "The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School", "url": "http://boyshss.dovetongroup.com/index.html", "logo": "/api/media/logos/896536a1-13a7-42db-8576-135c6c7292b8.png", "sameAs": [ "http://boyshss.dovetongroup.com/index.html", "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/the-doveton-boys-higher-secondary-school-vepery-chennai" ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Number - 1, Ritherdon Road, Vepery, Chennai", "addressLocality": "Chennai", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "600007" }, "foundingDate": "1888" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/the-doveton-boys-higher-secondary-school-vepery-chennai-hod-science-ee2735", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/the-doveton-boys-higher-secondary-school-vepery-chennai-hod-science-ee2735", "validThrough": "2026-08-18T14:31:39.711245+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-06-30T12:23:43.288282+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Number - 1, Ritherdon Road, Vepery, Chennai", "addressLocality": "Chennai", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "600007" } }, "applicantLocationRequirements": { "@type": "Country", "name": "India" }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 920000, "maxValue": 1140000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 132 } }, "board": "ICSE", "schoolType": "Day School", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, a ICSE school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD Science.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the subject department and mentor teachers\n• Drive curriculum planning and assessment design\n• Monitor student academic outcomes\n• Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters\n\nRequirements:\n• 5-12 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching\n\nAbout the school:\nThe Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.", "aboutTheRole": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady results.", "dayToDay": [ "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.", "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.", "Run weekly department meetings.", "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.", "Own subject-level board results and improvement plans." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Science — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School", "body": "Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in an ICSE school", "body": "**ICSE/ISC** schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Chennai", "body": "Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?", "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter." }, { "q": "Where exactly is The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School located?", "a": "The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School?", "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (ICSE/ISC) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification." }, { "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." }, { "q": "What does a typical day look like?", "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty." }, { "q": "Is English fluency required?", "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected." }, { "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?", "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this HOD Science — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"HOD Science — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD Science — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School salary in Chennai?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Science — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School pay in Chennai rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?", "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms." } ] }