HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- Sri Vidhya Academy International Residential School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.1L – ₹14.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Jul 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Sri Vidhya Academy International Residential School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is seeking a HOD Science who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Sri Vidhya Academy International Residential School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as HOD Science, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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 (₹12.1 LPA – ₹14.3 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sri Vidhya Academy International Residential School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Do I have to work weekends?
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Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
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Key facts about Sri Vidhya Academy International Residential School
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- P SANGEETHA
- Affiliation #
- 1930297
Sri Vidhya Academy International Residential School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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