Bangalore: HOD Science — Shiksha Niketan School Job at Shiksha Niketan School
Shiksha Niketan SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — Shiksha Niketan School
- School
- Shiksha Niketan School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 9–12 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Science — Shiksha Niketan School at Shiksha Niketan 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 18+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Shiksha Niketan 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: Shiksha Niketan School is a State Board Day School in Nandini Layout, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — Shiksha Niketan School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
About Shiksha Niketan School
Shiksha Niketan School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2008, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Shiksha Niketan School is a State Board Day School in Nandini Layout, Bangalore.
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