HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- The Summit School
- City
- South 24-pargana
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.8L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in South 24-pargana — 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 Summit 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
Immediate opening: HOD Science at The Summit School in South 24-pargana, West Bengal. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. The Summit School in South 24-pargana, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.8 LPA – ₹20.7 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. Submit your application here so The Summit School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (South 24-pargana), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Where exactly is The Summit School located?
The school is in South 24-pargana, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the average HOD Science salary in South 24-pargana?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Science pay in South 24-pargana varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
How do I apply for this HOD Science vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
The Summit School
Key facts about The Summit School
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Lipika Banerjee
- Affiliation #
- 2430281
The Summit School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in South 24-pargana, West Bengal.
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