HOD Computer Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Computer Science
- School
- Kuttikode English Medium Central School
- City
- Palakkad
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Jul 2026
HOD Computer Science
at Kuttikode English Medium Central School
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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 25+ years.
Job description
Overview
Kuttikode English Medium Central School invites applications for a HOD Computer Science in Palakkad, Kerala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Kuttikode English Medium Central School, established 2001, runs as a secondary campus in Palakkad, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the HOD Computer Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.7 LPA – ₹23.0 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Kuttikode English Medium Central School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
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What kind of professional development is offered?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Kuttikode English Medium Central School
Key facts about Kuttikode English Medium Central School
- Founded
- 2001
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- GIRISH RAMDAS MELETHIL
- Affiliation #
- 931117
Kuttikode English Medium Central School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in Palakkad, Kerala.
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