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HOD Science

₹8.9L – ₹12L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 24 Aug
Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ootycontractPosted 20d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Christus Rex Higher Secondary School
City
Ooty
State
tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹8.9L – ₹12L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
24 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Ooty — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹8.9L
per year
Typical
₹10.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 51+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Christus Rex Higher Secondary School requires a HOD Science in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Christus Rex Higher Secondary School in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty operates as a senior secondary school, established 1975, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.9 LPA – ₹11.5 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Christus Rex Higher Secondary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

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About the school

Christus Rex Higher Secondary School

Key facts about Christus Rex Higher Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1975
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Woodcock Rd, Kandal, Woodcock Rd, Kandal, Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty, 643001

Christus Rex Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.

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