Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is hiring a HOD Science — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- School
- Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.2L – ₹8.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Science — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 101+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a State Board 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: Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Nungambakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School 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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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 contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
About Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1925, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Nungambakkam, Chennai.
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