HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Sri Sathya Sai Divya Jyothi Vidya Kendra
- City
- Chikkamagaluru
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Chikkamagaluru — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Science
at Sri Sathya Sai Divya Jyothi Vidya Kendra
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 22+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Sri Sathya Sai Divya Jyothi Vidya Kendra as a HOD Science in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Sri Sathya Sai Divya Jyothi Vidya Kendra, established 2004, is a secondary school in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as HOD Science, 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.3 LPA – ₹21.3 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application here so Sri Sathya Sai Divya Jyothi Vidya Kendra can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sri Sathya Sai Divya Jyothi Vidya Kendra follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What is the average HOD Science salary in Chikkamagaluru?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Science roles in Chikkamagaluru. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Sri Sathya Sai Divya Jyothi Vidya Kendra
Key facts about Sri Sathya Sai Divya Jyothi Vidya Kendra
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- YOGEESHA
- Affiliation #
- 830364
Sri Sathya Sai Divya Jyothi Vidya Kendra is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka.
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