HOD Science

The Mahabodhi Tree· Est. 2017 · CBSE · Gaya
₹12.3L – ₹28.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 9 Oct
● posted 21 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Gaya.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.3L – ₹28.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Science in Gaya

₹12.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.3L – ₹28.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹28.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

An opening for a HOD Science in Gaya, Bihar at The Mahabodhi Tree. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. The Mahabodhi Tree in Gaya, Bihar operates as a senior secondary school, established 2017, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Science leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.3 LPA – ₹28.6 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so The Mahabodhi Tree receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
The Mahabodhi Tree
CBSE · Gaya · Est. 2017
2017
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
PRIYA NAYAR
PRINCIPAL
330818
AFFILIATION
Gaya, Bihar
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