HOD Computer Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Computer Science
- School
- Pinewoods International High School & Junior College
- City
- Panchgani
- State
- maharashtra-boarding-schools panchgani
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.4L – ₹25.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
HOD Computer Science salary in Panchgani — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Pinewoods International High School & Junior College in Panchgani, maharashtra-boarding-schools panchgani is hiring a HOD Computer Science. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Pinewoods International High School & Junior College in Panchgani, maharashtra-boarding-schools panchgani operates as a senior secondary school, established 1986, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the HOD Computer Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.4 LPA – ₹25.5 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and Pinewoods International High School & Junior College will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.
Does Pinewoods International High School & Junior College help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Panchgani offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the average HOD Computer Science salary in Panchgani?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Computer Science pay in Panchgani varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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Key facts about Pinewoods International High School & Junior College
- Founded
- 1986
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
Pinewoods International High School & Junior College is co-educational residential institution run by Mahatma Laxmanji Arya Educational Public Charitable Trust in Panchgani. Here in pinewoods, the institution clean, happy and safe atmosphere together with the benefits of modern facilities and educational technology with in traditional Indian cultural and moral framework. The institution ethos is formal and disciplined approach to both academic and leisure activities. Development of mind, strong character, will-power and personality are not achieved by chance but are brought about by policy designed to achieve them. Similarly, knowledge, skill and moral attitudes are acquired through curriculum decided by institution
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