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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. Responsibilities:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Candidate requirements:\n- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.\n- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.\n- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:\n- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.4 LPA – ₹24.6 LPA).\n- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.\n- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.\n- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.\n- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Velammal Vidyalaya, “velammal Avenue”. 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The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Velammal Vidyalaya, “velammal Avenue” in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2017,. 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. Responsibilities:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Candidate requirements:\n• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.\n• Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.\n• A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:\n• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.4 LPA – ₹24.6 LPA).\n• A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.\n• Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.\n• A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.\n• Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Velammal Vidyalaya, “velammal Avenue”. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.", "aboutTheRole": "This HOD role is for a senior teacher ready to set the standard for the subject and coach a small team to deliver it consistently.", "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", "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 a CBSE school", "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Do I have to work weekends?", "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions." }, { "q": "How do I apply for this HOD Science vacancy?", "a": "Use the \"Apply\" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you." }, { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR." }, { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter." }, { "q": "How much experience do I need for this HOD Science role?", "a": "The required experience is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates." }, { "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime." }, { "q": "Is English fluency required?", "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Velammal Vidyalaya, “velammal Avenue”?", "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities." }, { "q": "What is the salary for this HOD Science role?", "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this HOD Science role?", "a": "Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line \"HOD Science application — Velammal Vidyalaya, “velammal Avenue”\"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Velammal Vidyalaya, “velammal Avenue” and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans." } ] }