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HOD Science

₹7.4L – ₹23L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 29 Jul 26 days left
Puducherry, Puducherryfull-timePosted 39d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Vivekanandha School
City
Puducherry
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.4L – ₹23L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
25 May 2026
Closing date
29 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Puducherry — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.4L
per year
Typical
₹15.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

at Vivekanandha School

26 days left

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Vivekanandha School in Puducherry, Puducherry is inviting applications for a HOD Science. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Vivekanandha School in Puducherry, Puducherry operates as a senior secondary school, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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 (₹7.4 LPA – ₹22.7 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Vivekanandha School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

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What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

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.

Who fits

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Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Vivekanandha School

Key facts about Vivekanandha School

Key facts
Founded
2013
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MENAKA R
Affiliation #
2930011
Address
GOPALANKADAI ROAD, IYYANKUTTIPALAYAM, PUDUCHERRY., Gopalankadai Road, Puducherry, Puducherry, 605009

Vivekanandha School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.

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