HOD Mathematics
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics
- School
- Holy Cross School
- City
- Thrissur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 22 May 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Jul 2026
HOD Mathematics
at Holy Cross 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
Holy Cross School is hiring a HOD Mathematics in Thrissur, Kerala. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Holy Cross School in Thrissur, Kerala functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Mathematics leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.8 LPA – ₹16.4 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so Holy Cross School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Holy Cross School
Key facts about Holy Cross School
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- RANI JOSEPH
- Affiliation #
- 931089
Holy Cross School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Thrissur, Kerala.
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