HOD Mathematics
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics
- School
- Canadian International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
HOD Mathematics salary in Bangalore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 30+ years.
Job description
Overview
Canadian International School is hiring a HOD Mathematics in Bangalore, Karnataka. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Canadian International School in Bangalore, Karnataka functions as a senior secondary institution — a IB-affiliated school, established 1996,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹13.0 LPA – ₹22.1 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Canadian International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
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 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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most IB schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
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 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.
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Key facts about Canadian International School
- Founded
- 1996
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 6:1
Canadian International School is a co-ed boarding school in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is the first 1:1 iPad school in South India and the first school in India to operate entirely on solar power. CIS was established in 1996 and is spread over 200,000 sq meters. Students are enrolled from 30+ nations in CIS. Entrenched as 1st IBDP school in Bangalore, CIS follows an internationally recognized curriculum - IB (Grades 11 & 12), IGCSE (Grades 9 -10), Cambridge Secondary (Grades 6 - 8) Cambridge Primary, and Montessori (Pre K to Grade 5), and employs a majority of foreign-trained, experienced teachers. CIS offers a merit and ECA-based scholarship program with on-campus placement counseling. CIS is ranked in the top 3 international schools by Education World India rankings 2023. Offering separate student councils for primary, elementary, and high school students It is the #1 Apple distinguished school in south India.
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