HOD Science — Kotagiri Public School, Nilgiris

Kotagiri Public School invites applications for a HOD Science in Nilgiris, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. School profile: Kotagiri Public School in Nilgiris, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1971, — 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. 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. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.2 LPA – ₹14.6 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Kotagiri Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.