HOD Science — Deccan High School Opening — Deccan High School, Bangalore

Deccan High School
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹7.0L – ₹11L / yrState Board8–12 yrs expPosted 5d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Science — Deccan High School
School
Deccan High School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.0L – ₹11L per year
Experience
8–12 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1965

Job description

Overview

Day to day, the HOD Science — Deccan High School at Deccan High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 61+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

Deccan High School, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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

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What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Deccan High School

Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Bangalore

Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.

Common questions about this role

How much experience do I need for this HOD Science — Deccan High School role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

About Deccan High School

Deccan High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1965, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

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