Chennai: HOD Science — Chinmaya Vidyalaya Job at Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Chinmaya VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- School
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.4L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 9–12 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Science — Chinmaya Vidyalaya at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 37+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD Science.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a CBSE Day School in Anna Nagar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Chennai), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Science — Chinmaya Vidyalaya?
Most HOD Science — Chinmaya Vidyalaya 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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
About Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1989, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a CBSE Day School in Anna Nagar, Chennai.
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