HOD Mathematics
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
Key facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics
- School
- Bishop Westcott School
- City
- Khunti
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2026
HOD Mathematics salary in Khunti — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
HOD Mathematics
at Bishop Westcott School
Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 34+ years.
Job description
Overview
Bishop Westcott School requires a HOD Mathematics in Khunti, Jharkhand for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. School profile: Bishop Westcott School in Khunti, Jharkhand — a secondary setup, established 1992, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as HOD Mathematics, 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.8 LPA – ₹21.7 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and Bishop Westcott School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What questions are asked in a HOD Mathematics interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Bishop Westcott School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Mathematics?
Most HOD Mathematics roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Bishop Westcott School
Key facts about Bishop Westcott School
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Bishop Westcott School, Soeko, Khunti is exclusively a missionary school belonging to and the Diocese` of Chotanagpur, Church of North India, and founded by the Rt. Rev. Z. James Terom, then the Bishop of Chotanagpur in the year 1992.Being a co-educational residential school it provides, over all training and development of the child and generates human qualities to be a bonafide citizen of India. The School is affiliated to the Council, code JH061, I.C.S.E. Board Results till date cent percent. All first division. An efficient set of young energetic and trained staff have been employed to see to, all aspects of the curriculum including games, sports, debates, arts, craft, dramatics and music to all levels of the educational process in the school. Computer studies is a compulsory part of the curriculum. 'Conducted Educational Tours' are organized time to time for better environmental studies.
See all school jobs →Working at Bishop Westcott School
Campus gallery
