Crescent School is hiring a HOD Science — Crescent School in Chennai
Crescent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Crescent School
- School
- Crescent School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Science — Crescent School at Crescent School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 58+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Crescent School, 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: Crescent School is a CBSE Day School in Vandalur, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Crescent School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
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 this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Where exactly is Crescent School located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
About Crescent School
Crescent School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Crescent School is a CBSE Day School in Vandalur, Chennai.
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