HOD Science — Mount Carmel Central School, Dakshina Kannada

Mount Carmel Central School is hiring a HOD Science in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About Mount Carmel Central School: a senior secondary institution in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Position: as HOD Science, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.7 LPA – ₹13.5 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. Submit your application here so Mount Carmel Central School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.