HOD Science — Abs Oxford International School, Cuttack

Est. 2011
₹10.9L – ₹23.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 23 Oct
● posted 30 May

Job description

Overview

An opening for a HOD Science in Cuttack, Odisha at Abs Oxford International School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Abs Oxford International School, established 2011, is a senior secondary school in Cuttack, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.9 LPA – ₹23.0 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. Submit your application here so Abs Oxford International School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

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Role details

Vacancies
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Why apply

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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Cuttack.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Abs Oxford International School
CBSE · Cuttack · Est. 2011
2011
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DEBI PRASANNA MOHANTY
PRINCIPAL
1530238
AFFILIATION
Cuttack, Odisha
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