HOD Science — Holy Cross International School, Salem

Est. 2020
₹12.3L – ₹22.9LCBSEcontractOn-site7–11 yrs3 openingsCloses 3 Nov
● posted 5 Jun

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a HOD Science to join Holy Cross International School in Salem, Tamilnadu. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. School profile: Holy Cross International School in Salem, Tamilnadu — a secondary setup, established 2020, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Science leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.3 LPA – ₹22.9 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Holy Cross International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Role details

Vacancies
3

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 2020.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

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Holy Cross International School
CBSE · Salem · Est. 2020
2020
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
BRO STEPHEN ANANDARAJ CSC
PRINCIPAL
1931399
AFFILIATION
Salem, Tamilnadu
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