HOD Mathematics
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics
- School
- Sir Issac Newton School
- City
- Nagapattinam
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.7L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2026
HOD Mathematics salary in Nagapattinam — snapshot
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HOD Mathematics
at Sir Issac Newton School
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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.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a HOD Mathematics at Sir Issac Newton School in Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. About Sir Issac Newton School: a senior secondary institution in Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2019,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as HOD Mathematics, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.7 LPA – ₹16.4 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Sir Issac Newton School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Sir Issac Newton School located?
The school is in Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Mathematics role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
What questions are asked in a HOD Mathematics interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sir Issac Newton School
Key facts about Sir Issac Newton School
- Founded
- 2019
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- WAHEETHA K
- Affiliation #
- 1931191
Sir Issac Newton School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu.
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