HOD Mathematics — Smt Nirmala K Thakkar English Medium High School, Dharwad

Smt Nirmala K Thakkar English Medium High School is hiring a HOD Mathematics in Dharwad, Karnataka. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Smt Nirmala K Thakkar English Medium High School in Dharwad, Karnataka: a secondary institution, established 1997, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹15.5 LPA).
• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so Smt Nirmala K Thakkar English Medium High School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.