Walnut School is hiring a HOD Science — Walnut School in Pune

Walnut School
Pune, Maharashtrafull-time₹6.0L – ₹9.0L / yrCBSE5–12 yrs expPosted 14d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Science — Walnut School
School
Walnut School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
Experience
5–12 years
Posted
6 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2015

Job description

Overview

HOD Science — Walnut School at Walnut School, Pune. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 11+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Walnut School, a CBSE school in Pune, is hiring a HOD Science.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
  • Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
  • Monitor student academic outcomes
  • Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters

Requirements:

  • 5-12 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching

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What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Walnut School

Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Pune

Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.

Common questions about this role

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.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

What qualifications are required for a HOD Science — Walnut School?

Most HOD Science — Walnut School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

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.

What is the salary for this HOD Science — Walnut School role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

About Walnut School

Walnut School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

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Perks

TransportationWifiSmart ClassesRampsWashroomsElevatorsArt and CraftDanceMusicCafeteria/CanteenLibrary/Reading RoomPlayground

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