HOD Science — Orchids The International School Vacancy at Orchids The International School, Bangalore
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Science — Orchids The International School at Orchids The International School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Orchids The International School, a CBSE school in Bangalore, 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: Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day Cum Boarding in Kanakapura Road, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Orchids The International School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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 does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
About Orchids The International School
Orchids The International School is a day cum boarding affiliated to CBSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day Cum Boarding in Kanakapura Road, Bangalore.
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Perks
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