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HOD Science

₹8.8L – ₹14L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 14 Jul 11 days left
Chengalpattu, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 43d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
San Academy
City
Chengalpattu
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.8L – ₹14L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
21 May 2026
Closing date
14 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Chengalpattu — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹8.8L
per year
Typical
₹11.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

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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 do

Job description

Overview

San Academy invites applications for a HOD Science in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. San Academy, established 2019, is a senior secondary school in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the HOD Science owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.8 LPA – ₹13.7 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by San Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

San Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Science role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

San Academy

Key facts about San Academy

Key facts
Founded
2019
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
APARNA ARULANANDAN
Affiliation #
1931217
Address
SERVICE ROAD OF 200 FT, MADURAVOYAL BYE PASS ROAD, TAMBARAM WEST, CHENNAI, TAMILNADU - 600045., Service Road Of 200 Ft, Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, 600045

San Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu.

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