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HOD Science

₹9.7L – ₹13L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 27 Aug
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-timePosted 5d ago
CBSE
Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
St.Benedict's Academy
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹13L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
27 Aug 2026
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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a HOD Science at St.Benedict's Academy in Bangalore, Karnataka. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. St.Benedict's Academy is a secondary campus in Bangalore, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the HOD Science reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹12.6 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St.Benedict's Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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How big are the classes?

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About the school

St.Benedict's Academy

Key facts about St.Benedict's Academy

Key facts
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Asirvanam, Anchepalya, Kumbalgodu Post, Asirvanam, Anchepalya, Kumbalgodu Post, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560064

St.Benedict's Academy is a secondary affiliated to CBSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.

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