HOD Science — Rockwoods School Vacancy at Rockwoods School, Hyderabad
Rockwoods SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Rockwoods School
- School
- Rockwoods School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 11–13 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Science — Rockwoods School at Rockwoods School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 24+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Rockwoods School, a CBSE school in Hyderabad, is hiring a HOD Science.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Rockwoods School is a CBSE Day School in Nagaram, Hyderabad.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Rockwoods School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Hyderabad
Hyderabad's K-12 market is anchored by large CBSE chains and a growing international-school segment.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
About Rockwoods School
Rockwoods School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Rockwoods School is a CBSE Day School in Nagaram, Hyderabad.
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