HOD Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Science
- School
- St. Aloysius High School
- City
- Visakhapatnam (Vizag)
- State
- nan
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Aug 2026
HOD Science salary in Visakhapatnam (Vizag) — snapshot
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HOD Science
at St. Aloysius High School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
St. Aloysius High School in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), nan is inviting applications for a HOD Science. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. St. Aloysius High School in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), nan operates as a senior secondary school — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.4 LPA – ₹20.3 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 on this page and St. Aloysius High School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
How do I make a resume for a ICSE HOD Science job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
St. Aloysius High School
Key facts about St. Aloysius High School
- Founded
- 1847
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 1:1
St. Aloysius High School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1847, located in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), nan. Classes follow a 1:1 student–teacher ratio.
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