Political Science (PRT) Vacancy in New Delhi, Delhi
GD GOENKA SCHOOL
Job Description
Leadership opportunity
Gd Goenka School is inviting applications for a PRT Political Science Teacher who will step into a leadership track with potential to head the Social Science Department. The right candidate will shape how political science is taught across grades 6 to 8, ensuring students grasp constitutional values and current affairs with clarity.
Strategic responsibilities
Curate the Political Science curriculum so it aligns with CBSE frameworks and local school events like Model Parliament and Mock Elections.
Lead a team of three junior teachers, planning weekly lesson plans, assessments, and co-curricular extensions such as quiz clubs.
Integrate digital tools like interactive maps and parliamentary simulation software to bring global governance into the classroom.
Represent the department in inter-school debates and social science fairs, positioning Gd Goenka School as a thought leader.
Organise guest sessions with retired diplomats and election commission officials for real-world exposure.
Track student progress through formative and summative assessments, feeding insights into the school’s academic analytics dashboard.
Collaborate with the history and geography teams to create integrated humanities projects.
Mentor students participating in national competitions like the Youth Parliament and the CBSE Heritage India Quiz.
Contribute to the school’s annual social science magazine and blog with student articles and teacher reflections.
What you bring
Graduate in Political Science with a B.Ed or D.El.Ed from a recognised institution.
Minimum three years of classroom experience teaching Political Science to middle schoolers.
Experience leading a subject group or heading a club in a school environment.
Familiarity with CBSE Social Science syllabus and current affairs pedagogy preferred.
Career trajectory and growth
Opportunity to head the Social Science Department within two academic years based on performance and vision.
Access to funded workshops on civic education, parliamentary pedagogy, and classroom leadership.
Potential to author supplementary Political Science modules used across the Gd Goenka School network.
Eligibility for the school’s leadership mentorship programme that prepares assistant principals.
Compensation and benefits
Salary is negotiable with no bar for deserving candidates. Additional benefits include furnished accommodation or a housing allowance, comprehensive medical cover for family, annual travel reimbursement for home town visits, subsidised meals, and professional development grants.
How to apply
Send your updated curriculum vitae, two references from current or past principals, and a one-page note on how you would modernise Political Science teaching at Gd Goenka School to the HR department. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a demonstration lesson and leadership interaction at the school campus in New Delhi.