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HOD Science

₹13L – ₹22L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Puducherry, PuducherrycontractPosted 14d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Government High School - Kodathur
City
Puducherry
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹13L – ₹22L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Puducherry — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.7L
per year
Typical
₹17.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

at Government High School - Kodathur

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 69+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Government High School - Kodathur is hiring a HOD Science in Puducherry, Puducherry. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Government High School - Kodathur in Puducherry, Puducherry functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1957,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as HOD Science, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.7 LPA – ₹21.7 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Government High School - Kodathur academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

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How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Science job?

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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

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Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Government High School - Kodathur

Key facts about Government High School - Kodathur

Key facts
Founded
1957
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Rufus M
Affiliation #
2920074
Address
MUTRAMPET POST, PUDUCHERRY, Mutrampet Post, Puducherry, Puducherry, 605501

Government High School - Kodathur is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1957, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.

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