HOD Science — Siddhartha Central School, Ambalamkunnu, Kollam

Siddhartha Central School, Ambalamkunnu in Kollam, Kerala is hiring a HOD Science. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About the institution: Siddhartha Central School, Ambalamkunnu in Kollam, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the HOD Science reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Core responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
• Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
• Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
• Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
• Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.2 LPA – ₹25.3 LPA).
• Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
• Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
• A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
• A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Siddhartha Central School, Ambalamkunnu academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.