HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Academic Heights School
- City
- Nalgonda
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹25L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
HOD Science
at Academic Heights School
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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.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD Science at Academic Heights School in Nalgonda, Telangana. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Academic Heights School in Nalgonda, Telangana functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2012,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as HOD Science, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.4 LPA – ₹24.7 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Academic Heights School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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How much experience do I need for this HOD Science role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Academic Heights School
Key facts about Academic Heights School
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- TEEGALA JAYALAXMI
- Affiliation #
- 3630180
Academic Heights School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Nalgonda, Telangana.
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