HOD Computer Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Computer Science
- School
- Ambitus World School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Hyderabad
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹9.5L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
HOD Computer Science salary in Hyderabad — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Cambridge/IGCSE schools usually pay 15-30% above the CBSE median.
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Job description
Overview
Ambitus World School is looking for a HOD Computer Science in Hyderabad, Hyderabad to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Ambitus World School, established 2013, is a senior secondary campus in Hyderabad, Hyderabad — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Computer Science leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 (₹8.7 LPA – ₹9.5 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Ambitus World School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a HOD Computer Science interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Computer Science roles in Hyderabad.
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.
Where exactly is Ambitus World School located?
The school is in Hyderabad, Hyderabad. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Ambitus World School follows the Cambridge / IGCSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Computer 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.
What is the salary for this HOD Computer Science role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What is the average HOD Computer Science salary in Hyderabad?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Computer Science roles in Hyderabad. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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Key facts about Ambitus World School
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- Cambridge
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
Away from the commotion of daily life, Ambitus World School, Hyderabad, is set in the middle of nature, spread over 5.5 acres and surrounded by lots of flora. No matter where a child comes from, across the globe, the campus has everything to meet the highest educational expectations of students. Ambitus is located at a 10-minute drive from JNTU, Kukatpally. This technology-enabled campus in the middle of greenery is rationally planned and artistically designed with a host of modern amenities in place to prepare children to compete at the global level. At this stage in life, what young minds need is an environment that makes their journey of learning warm and wonderful, and Ambitus has just the environment to enable that.
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