HOD Computer Science
at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya · Alappuzha · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Computer Science
- School
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
- City
- Alappuzha
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Jul 20267 days left
HOD Computer Science salary in Alappuzha — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Computer Science
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 34+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a HOD Computer Science at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Alappuzha, Kerala. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, established 1992, is a senior secondary campus in Alappuzha, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: as HOD Computer 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.0 LPA – ₹19.4 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this HOD Computer 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.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What questions are asked in a HOD Computer Science interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Computer Science roles in Alappuzha.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What is the average HOD Computer Science salary in Alappuzha?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Computer Science roles in Alappuzha. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Key facts about Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JOLLY TOMY
- Affiliation #
- 940012
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Alappuzha, Kerala.
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