HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Harvard Internatioal School
- City
- Tirunelveli
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
HOD Science
at Harvard Internatioal School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a HOD Science to join Harvard Internatioal School in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Harvard Internatioal School: a secondary institution in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2017,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the HOD Science reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.1 LPA – ₹13.6 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Harvard Internatioal School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this HOD Science role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Harvard Internatioal School
Key facts about Harvard Internatioal School
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAJE BALASUNDARAM
- Affiliation #
- 1931403
Harvard Internatioal School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu.
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