HOD Science

Applications are open for a HOD Science at Podar International School, Kolshet Gaon in Thane, Maharashtra. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About Podar International School, Kolshet Gaon in Thane, Maharashtra: a secondary institution, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as HOD 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. 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. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.6 LPA – ₹24.8 LPA).
• Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
• Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
• A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
• A campus that respects educators as professionals. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Podar International School, Kolshet Gaon. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.