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HOD Science

₹8.2L – ₹24L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 13 Jul 10 days left
Dumka, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 43d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Western English School
City
Dumka
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.2L – ₹24L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
21 May 2026
Closing date
13 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Dumka — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.2L
per year
Typical
₹16.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

at Western English School

10 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

Join the faculty at Western English School as a HOD Science in Dumka, Jharkhand. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Western English School, established 2014, is a senior secondary school in Dumka, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the HOD Science owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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 (₹8.2 LPA – ₹23.8 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 through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Western English School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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Do staff get fee concession for their children?

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.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Western English School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Science roles in Dumka.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

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Requirements & role details

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About the school

Western English School

Key facts about Western English School

Key facts
Founded
2014
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Rajesh Kumar Jha
Affiliation #
3430696
Address
PO-PARHRA, DUMKA, Po-parhra, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814148

Western English School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Dumka, Jharkhand.

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