Chemistry (TGT) Vacancy in Sujangarh, Churu, Rajasthan

Position: Senior TGT Chemistry Teacher (Day cum Boarding School – Rural Setting)

Job Summary
We seek a seasoned TGT Chemistry educator with a minimum of five years of classroom experience to lead our middle-school science programme at a rural day cum boarding school. The role demands advanced subject mastery, a reflective pedagogy, and the ability to mentor junior staff while fostering a vibrant boarding-house community. The successful candidate will hold a postgraduate degree in Chemistry or allied sciences and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth. No TET certification is required.

Professional Development
The school invests in a structured, year-long professional development programme that includes:
• Monthly subject-specialist workshops with IIT/NCERT resource persons
• Online credit courses from IGNOU, NPTEL, or Coursera in flipped-classroom design and laboratory safety
• Seed funding (₹25,000) to pilot an action-research project in chemistry pedagogy
• Participation in two national-level science conferences annually
• Bi-annual 360° feedback sessions with students, peers, and parents

Preferred Skills & Leadership Duties
• Design and deliver weekly demonstration lectures for Grade 6–8 using low-cost, locally available materials
• Lead the Chemistry Olympiad preparation cell and mentor 15–20 students for district and state-level competitions
• Curate and maintain a 300+ specimen chemistry kit for hands-on experiments in resource-constrained settings
• Chair the Science Department’s Safety & Ethics Committee and conduct quarterly safety drills
• Coach junior science teachers through structured classroom observations and reflective practice cycles
• Spearhead the annual “Rural Science Mela” showcasing student projects to the local community

Pedagogy Style & Advanced Degrees
• Adopt a constructivist, inquiry-based approach aligned with NCF 2023 and CBSE’s experiential-learning guidelines
• Integrate digital tools (Kahoot!, PhET simulations, Arduino-based sensors) to bridge urban–rural learning gaps
• Hold a postgraduate degree (MSc Chemistry) with preference for MEd, MPhil, or PhD in Science Education
• Prior experience in competency-based grading and rubric design for middle-school chemistry

Key Responsibilities
• Teach six daily periods of Chemistry to Grades 6–8, maintaining differentiated lesson plans for boarding students with varied prior exposure
• Develop and update the annual curriculum map, mapping each topic to CBSE learning outcomes and local context (e.g., water-quality testing in nearby villages)
• Design low-cost, eco-friendly lab experiments that use agricultural by-products (lemon peels for indicators, banana stems for filter paper)
• Establish a student-led “Green Chemistry Club” to propagate sustainability practices across campus
• Serve as House Warden for one boarding house, organising weekend science movie nights and study circles
• Coordinate with the school counsellor to identify and support students with science-related anxieties or learning difficulties

Performance Expectations (Senior-Level)
• Student performance: ≥85% of students score ≥80% in Chemistry in the final summative assessment, with at least 20% achieving distinction
• Teaching quality: Classroom observations score ≥4.5/5 on the school’s rubric, with evidence of reflective practice and peer learning
• Parent satisfaction: ≥90% positive feedback in annual perception surveys regarding Chemistry instruction and communication
• Boarding impact: ≥95% boarding-student attendance in evening study hall and weekend enrichment activities
• Community engagement: Minimum two outreach events per year where Chemistry concepts are demonstrated to neighbouring government schools

Career Growth & Leadership Path
• Year 1–2: Senior TGT Chemistry with departmental leadership responsibilities
• Year 3: Deputy Head of Science (Curriculum & Innovation) – budget oversight for lab upgrades and teacher training
• Year 4–5: Head of Science or Vice-Principal (Academics) – strategic planning for STEM integration across the school
• Long-term: Opportunity to co-found a rural STEM incubation centre in partnership with local colleges

Application Process
• Submit a single PDF file named “SurnameChemistrySeniorTGT.pdf” containing:
1. Cover letter (max 500 words) highlighting leadership in rural or low-resource settings
2. Curriculum vitae with contact details of three referees (one must be a current/former principal)
3. Two-page reflection on how you would adapt inquiry-based chemistry teaching for a rural boarding context
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
1. A 20-minute micro-teach demonstration on “Atomic Structure” using only locally available materials
2. Panel interview with the Principal, Head of School, and two senior students
3. Written case-study analysis on managing a classroom discipline issue in a boarding environment
• Final decision within 10 working days of the interview

Remuneration & Benefits
• Competitive salary (₹7,50,000–₹9,50,000 per annum) with 15% rural hardship allowance
• On-campus accommodation (family quarters available after two years)
• Annual travel reimbursement (₹40,000) for professional development
• Subsidised meals, free electricity/water, and medical insurance for self and dependents
• Children’s education allowance (₹50,000 per child per year) for boarding students

Eligibility Checklist
• Minimum five years of teaching experience at the middle-school level
• Postgraduate degree in Chemistry (MSc) or allied sciences
• Experience mentoring junior teachers or leading departmental initiatives
• Willingness to reside on campus and participate in boarding-house duties
• Fluency in Hindi and English; knowledge of regional dialect is desirable but not mandatory