HOD Computer Science — Railway Higher Secondary School, Palakkad

Est. 1958
₹9.1L – ₹24.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs3 openingsCloses 17 Oct
● posted 16 May

Job description

Overview

Railway Higher Secondary School is hiring a HOD Computer Science in Palakkad, Kerala. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. School profile: Railway Higher Secondary School in Palakkad, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1958, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as HOD Computer Science, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.1 LPA – ₹24.8 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Railway Higher Secondary School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Palakkad.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Railway Higher Secondary School
CBSE · Palakkad · Est. 1958
1958
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
S KARTHIKEYAN
PRINCIPAL
980008
AFFILIATION
Palakkad, Kerala
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