HOD Science — American School of Bombay, Mumbai

Est. 1981
₹11.0L – ₹17.9LIB Boardfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs2 openingsCloses 15 Oct
● posted 25 Jun

Job description

Overview

American School of Bombay in Mumbai, Maharashtra is accepting applications for a HOD Science. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. School profile: American School of Bombay in Mumbai, Maharashtra — a senior secondary setup, established 1981, — a IB-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the HOD Science owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.0 LPA – ₹17.9 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for American School of Bombay. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1981.

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 an IB BOARD school

Teaching in the IB means planners, formative assessment, learner-profile attributes and ongoing IB-pedagogy training.

Career path

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  4. Principal
American School of Bombay
IB Board · Mumbai · Est. 1981 · 12:1 students per teacher
1981
FOUNDED
IB Board
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
12:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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