HOD Science

Sri Sankara SR SEC School· Est. 1970 · CBSE · Chennai
₹7.9L – ₹19.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs3 openingsCloses 18 Sep
● posted 24 May

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.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.9L – ₹19.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Science in Chennai

₹7.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.9L – ₹19.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹19.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Immediate opening: HOD Science at Sri Sankara SR SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Sri Sankara SR SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1970,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Science leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹7.9 LPA – ₹19.5 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sri Sankara SR SEC School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Sri Sankara SR SEC School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Chennai · Est. 1970
1970
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
VIDYALAKSHMI.S
PRINCIPAL
1930009
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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