The Head of the Department of Social Science will lead, manage, and oversee the delivery of the Social Science curriculum for the middle (Classes 6-8) and secondary (Classes 9-10) stages as per CBSE guidelines. This role involves curriculum planning, teacher mentoring,
academic monitoring, and fostering a culture of excellence in the subject, Social Science.
1. Leadership and Management: -
• Provide academic leadership to the Social Science department, ensuring effective curriculum
delivery and adherence to CBSE standards.
• Supervise and mentor Social Science teachers to improve their teaching methodologies and
classroom performance.
• Coordinate departmental meetings and foster collaboration among team members.
2. Curriculum Planning and Implementation: -
• Design, review, and update lesson plans and schemes of work in alignment with CBSE
guidelines.
• Ensure the integration of other subjects in the Multi- Discipline assignment.
3. Assessment and Evaluation: -
• Oversee the preparation of question papers, assignments, and grading systems for
middle and secondary classes.
• Monitor the implementation of formative and summative assessments to ensure
student progress.
• Prepare a list of weak students and arrange a need-based teaching after each assessment.
4. Professional Development: -
• Organize and conduct training sessions, workshops, and seminars for the department
to enhance teaching practices.
• Stay updated with new CBSE guidelines, teaching strategies, and trends in education
and disseminate the information to the team.
5. Academic Monitoring: -
• Evaluate teachers’ lesson plans, teaching methods, and classroom performance.
• Analyze student performance data and provide actionable feedback to improve
learning outcomes.
6. Resource Management: -
• Manage departmental resources, including books, teaching aids, and digital tools,
ensure their effective utilization.
• Recommend new resources to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
7. Extracurricular Activities: -
• Coordinate activities like debates, Quiz, Mock Parliament and Mock Elections Etc.
• Organize Inter school Event like Model UN Assembly
.8. Communication and Collaboration: -
• Liaise with school leadership, parents, and other departments to align departmental
goals with the institution’s objectives.
• Address concerns and queries from parents regarding curriculum and student
performance.
• Make the school a happy place to work.