Job Description

Job Title: Social Studies Head of Department (HOD) Primary CampusLocation: Nalanda Vidyaniketan, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaJob Type: Full-TimeAbout Our School:Nalanda Vidyaniketan is a distinguished institution affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). We are committed to academic excellence, fostering intellectual growth, and nurturing students from K-12 to become future leaders.:We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Social Studies Head of Department (HOD) Primary Campus to lead our faculty in delivering an engaging and well-structured curriculum aligned with CBSE guidelines. The ideal candidate will oversee lesson planning, mentor teachers, and implement effective instructional strategies to enhance students' understanding of history, geography, civics, and environmental studies.Responsibilities:

• Academic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Social Studies department in the primary section.

• Curriculum Development: Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with CBSE standards, ensuring interactive and experiential learning.

• Faculty Mentorship: Train and support Social Studies teachers in effective pedagogy, classroom engagement techniques, and assessment methods.

• Student Learning Enhancement: Monitor student progress, identify learning gaps, and implement improvement strategies.

• Professional Development: Organize training sessions and workshops to enhance teachers' instructional methodologies.

• Lesson Planning & Delivery: Ensure effective lesson planning and implementation to make Social Studies engaging and relevant for young learners.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the primary school leadership team, parents, and other department heads to foster a well-rounded learning environment.

• Activity-Based Learning: Integrate projects, role-plays, field trips, and interactive activities to develop students critical thinking and curiosity about the world.

• Classroom Discipline & Policies: Enforce school policies to maintain a structured and conducive learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Master Level: 5+ years of teaching experience with a Postgraduate degree in Social Studies or related subjects and B.Ed., with expertise in primary curriculum planning.

• Developer Level: 9+ years of experience with a Postgraduate degree in Social Studies or related subjects and B.Ed. or M.Ed., specializing in curriculum development, faculty training, and academic leadership.

Screening Process:

• Written Test: A subject-specific exam assessing knowledge in Social Studies.

• Proficiency Test: Evaluation of MS Office skills for academic documentation and lesson planning.

• Reading Test: Conducted through Microsoft Teams.

• Leadership & Teaching Demonstration: Candidates will showcase leadership and teaching techniques through a mock classroom session.

Salary: xe2x82xb920,000 - xe2x82xb940,000 per monthJob Type: Full-timeSchedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Masters in Social Studies or related field (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

• Curriculum Development: 5 years (Preferred)

• Academic Leadership: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English & Hindi (Preferred)

Work Location:

• In person

RequirementsNALANDA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRAPRADESH

• People who are willing to relocate are preferable.

• Expecting Long Term Association with our Organization.

• Effective Communication Skills along with technical skills.

• Having Knowledge in preparing lesson plans.

BenefitsNALANDA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRAPRADESH

• Prompt Pay (1st day of every month salary crediting)

• Kids fee concession

• Conducting Workshops.

• ESI and PF Etc...

Nalanda Academy of Science and Technical Education