HOD Mathematics
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics
- School
- Auckland House School
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
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HOD Mathematics
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 160+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a HOD Mathematics at Auckland House School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About Auckland House School: a senior secondary institution in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1866,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the HOD Mathematics owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.4 LPA – ₹12.5 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Auckland House School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.
How do I apply for this HOD Mathematics vacancy?
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How much experience do I need for this HOD Mathematics role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What is the salary for this HOD Mathematics role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Auckland House School
Key facts about Auckland House School
- Founded
- 1866
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 35:1
Auckland House School is a senior secondary affiliated to CISCE, established in 1866, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Classes follow a 35:1 student–teacher ratio.
Auckland House School is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Boarding School situated at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, North India.
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