HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Vikash Vidya Niketan
- City
- Gajapati
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.6L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 2026
HOD Science
at Vikash Vidya Niketan
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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
Vikash Vidya Niketan is recruiting a HOD Science in Gajapati, Odisha. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Vikash Vidya Niketan, established 1998, is a secondary campus in Gajapati, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.6 LPA – ₹21.0 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 Vikash Vidya Niketan 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
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Where exactly is Vikash Vidya Niketan located?
The school is in Gajapati, Odisha. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Vikash Vidya Niketan
Key facts about Vikash Vidya Niketan
- Founded
- 1998
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SUDHIR KUMAR PADHY
- Affiliation #
- 1530446
Vikash Vidya Niketan is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Gajapati, Odisha.
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