HOD Science

Kodaikanal International School· Est. 1975 · IB Board · Kodaikanal
₹12.7L – ₹18.1LIB Boardfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 18 Sep
● posted 25 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1975.

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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in an IB BOARD school

IB classrooms run on PYP/MYP/DP frameworks: expect concept-driven units, student agency and structured reflection.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kodaikanal.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.7L – ₹18.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Science in Kodaikanal

₹12.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.7L – ₹18.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Kodaikanal International School is recruiting a HOD Science in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Kodaikanal International School in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a IB-affiliated school, established 1975,. 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 Science 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. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.7 LPA – ₹18.1 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 via the button on this listing so Kodaikanal International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Kodaikanal International School
IB Board · Kodaikanal · Est. 1975 · 7:1 students per teacher
1975
FOUNDED
IB Board
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
7:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
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