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HOD Science

₹13L – ₹18L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 21 Aug
Nainital, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 9d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Woodbridge School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
21 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹13.0L
per year
Typical
₹15.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

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  • 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

Woodbridge School has opened applications for a HOD Science in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Woodbridge School, established 2002, runs as a senior secondary campus in Nainital, Uttarakhand — 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹13.0 LPA – ₹18.1 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Woodbridge School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

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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.

What qualifications are required for a HOD Science?

Most HOD Science 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 is the salary for this HOD Science role?

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Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

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Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Woodbridge School

Key facts about Woodbridge School

Key facts
Founded
2002
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Lewshal, Post Office - Bhowali, Lewshal, Post Office - Bhowali, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263132

The school, is a co-ed residential and non-residential institution, The school is run by the 'Woodbridge Educational Society' and by a team of one of the most highly dedicated and experienced teachers , who have taken experience from one of the most prestigious schools of the country and have long dedicated their lives to childhood education. Presently the school is up to Class XII and is affiliated to the Central Board Of Secondary Education (Affiliation No. 3530347; School No. 81574) It is moreover a joint family of children from all over the globe, and from a wide spectrum of faiths, ethnicities, and world views.

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