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HOD Science

₹9.9L – ₹14L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Kanchipuram, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 19d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Lightworkers Academy
City
Kanchipuram
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.9L – ₹14L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Kanchipuram — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.9L
per year
Typical
₹12.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Lightworkers Academy is recruiting a HOD Science in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. School profile: Lightworkers Academy in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the HOD Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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 (₹9.9 LPA – ₹14.4 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Lightworkers Academy hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

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.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Science role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

Lightworkers Academy

Key facts about Lightworkers Academy

Key facts
Founded
2013
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SANTHI SWAMINATHAN
Affiliation #
1930728
Address
UNIWORLD CITY NELLIKUPPAM ROAD, MALROJAPURAM,NALLAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI-600127, Uniworld City Nellikuppam Road, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, 600127

Lightworkers Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.

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