St. John's High School is hiring a HOD Science — St. John's High School in Bangalore
St. John's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — St. John's High School
- School
- St. John's High School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. John's High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Science — St. John's High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. John's High School, a ICSE school in Bangalore, is hiring a HOD Science.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: St. John's High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Vijaynagar, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — St. John's High School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. John's High School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science — St. John's High School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
About St. John's High School
St. John's High School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1854, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
St. John's High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Vijaynagar, Bangalore.
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