HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- New Oxford School
- City
- Bengaluru Urban
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
HOD Science
at New Oxford School
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Why apply
- 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.
Job description
Overview
New Oxford School has opened applications for a HOD Science in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. New Oxford School in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2012,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the HOD Science owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.7 LPA – ₹16.9 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 New Oxford School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
New Oxford School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Where exactly is New Oxford School located?
The school is in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
New Oxford School
Key facts about New Oxford School
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- NALINA M
- Affiliation #
- 830703
New Oxford School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka.
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