HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- The Scindia School
- City
- Gwalior
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Jul 2026
HOD Science salary in Gwalior — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Science
at The Scindia School
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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.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at The Scindia School as a HOD Science in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. The Scindia School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1897,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the HOD Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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 (₹10.1 LPA – ₹17.7 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the The Scindia School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
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What is the salary for this HOD Science role?
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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
The Scindia School
Key facts about The Scindia School
- Founded
- 1897
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 9:1
The Scindia School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1897, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Classes follow a 9:1 student–teacher ratio.
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