HOD Science — Meridian School Vacancy at Meridian School, Hyderabad
Meridian SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Meridian School
- School
- Meridian School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Hyderabad, Telangana — a fresh opening for a HOD Science — Meridian School at Meridian School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 20+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Meridian School, a CBSE school in Hyderabad, is hiring a HOD Science.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Meridian School is a CBSE Day School in Vinayak Nagar, Hyderabad.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Meridian School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Hyderabad
Hyderabad's K-12 market is anchored by large CBSE chains and a growing international-school segment.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
About Meridian School
Meridian School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Meridian School is a CBSE Day School in Vinayak Nagar, Hyderabad.
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