HOD Science

St. Francis Xavier Girl's High School· Est. 1889 · ICSE · Bangalore
₹12.7L – ₹13.9LICSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 8 Oct
● posted 13 Jun

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.

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
1

Working in an ICSE school

Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Bangalore.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.7L – ₹13.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Science in Bangalore

₹12.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.7L – ₹13.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St. Francis Xavier Girl's High School is hiring a HOD Science in Bangalore, Karnataka. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. St. Francis Xavier Girl's High School, established 1889, runs as a secondary campus in Bangalore, Karnataka — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.7 LPA – ₹13.9 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St. Francis Xavier Girl's High School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
St. Francis Xavier Girl's High School
ICSE · Bangalore · Est. 1889 · 30:1 students per teacher
1889
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English
LANGUAGES
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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