HOD Science — St. Joseph's Academy, Dehradun

Est. 1934
₹90,000–2,10,500 /month(₹10.8L–25.3L /yr)ICSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 17 Oct
● posted 2 Jun

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a HOD Science at St. Joseph's Academy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. St. Joseph's Academy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand functions as a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1934,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.8 LPA – ₹25.3 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so St. Joseph's Academy receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

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Role details

Vacancies
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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.

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.

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dehradun.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
St. Joseph's Academy
ICSE · Dehradun · Est. 1934 · 30:1 students per teacher
1934
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English
LANGUAGES
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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