HOD Science — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School Opening — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- School
- Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.2L – ₹8.0L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a HOD Science — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 116+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a State Board school in Chennai, 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: Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
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What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
How do I apply for this HOD Science — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
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.
About Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1910, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
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