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HOD Computer Science

₹12L – ₹20L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 5 Aug
Palakkad, Keralafull-timePosted 15d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Computer Science
School
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam
City
Palakkad
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹20L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
5 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Computer Science salary in Palakkad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.1L
per year
Typical
₹16.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Computer Science

at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam is hiring a HOD Computer Science in Palakkad, Kerala. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam, established 1986, is a senior secondary campus in Palakkad, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: as HOD Computer Science, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.1 LPA – ₹20.3 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

What is the average HOD Computer Science salary in Palakkad?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Computer Science roles in Palakkad. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

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.

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.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

Who fits

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About the school

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam

Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam

Key facts
Founded
1986
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SANTHOSH KUMAR V
Affiliation #
900019
Address
OTTAPALAM PALAKKAD DIST KERALA, Ottapalam, Palakkad, Kerala, 679103

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ottapalam is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Palakkad, Kerala.

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