Lucknow: HOD Science — Modern School Job at Modern School
Modern SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Modern School
- School
- Modern School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.8L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Modern School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Science — Modern School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 47+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Modern School, a CISCE school in Lucknow, 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: Modern School is a CISCE Day School in Aliganj, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Modern School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
How do I apply for this HOD Science — Modern School vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
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.
About Modern School
Modern School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1979, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Modern School is a CISCE Day School in Aliganj, Lucknow.
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