HOD Science — St.johns Public School, Chennai
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Overview
St.johns Public School invites applications for a HOD Science in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. School profile: St.johns Public School in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the HOD Science is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.1 LPA – ₹26.8 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. Submit your application on this page and St.johns Public School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
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What you'll handle
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Career path
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- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
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