HOD Science

Vidya Niketan· Est. 1986 · CBSE · South Delhi
₹9.8L – ₹18.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 9 Sep
● posted 9 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
1

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 South Delhi.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.8L – ₹18.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Science in South Delhi

₹9.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.8L – ₹18.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Vidya Niketan requires a HOD Science in South Delhi, Delhi for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Vidya Niketan, established 1986, runs as a senior secondary campus in South Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.8 LPA – ₹18.9 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Vidya Niketan receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Vidya Niketan
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · South Delhi · Est. 1986
1986
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Anindita Das
PRINCIPAL
2730200
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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