Bangalore: HOD Science — Saraswathi School Job at Saraswathi School
Saraswathi SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Saraswathi School
- School
- Saraswathi School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 9–13 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Science — Saraswathi School at Saraswathi School, Bangalore. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 34+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Saraswathi School, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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: Saraswathi School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Doddaballapura, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Saraswathi 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 STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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 this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science — Saraswathi School 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.
About Saraswathi School
Saraswathi School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1992, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Saraswathi School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Doddaballapura, Bangalore.
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