HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
HOD Science
at Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C
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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 50+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C in Chennai, Tamilnadu as our next HOD Science. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C in Chennai, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1976,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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 (₹13.0 LPA – ₹18.4 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. Submit your application here so Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C 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
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C
Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C
- Founded
- 1976
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NAND LAL JANGID
- Affiliation #
- 1900015
Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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