HOD Science — Podar International School, Survey No. 103/1 & 105/1-3, Pune

We are looking for a HOD Science to join Podar International School, Survey No. 103/1 & 105/1-3 in Pune, Maharashtra. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Podar International School, Survey No. 103/1 & 105/1-3: a secondary institution in Pune, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Science leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 (₹9.6 LPA – ₹13.3 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. Submit your application on this page and Podar International School, Survey No. 103/1 & 105/1-3 will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.