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HOD Science

₹11L – ₹26L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 6 Jul 3 days left
Ernakulam, Keralafull-timePosted 45d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
St Josephs Public School, Thottuva
City
Ernakulam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹26L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
19 May 2026
Closing date
6 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Ernakulam — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.1L
per year
Typical
₹18.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹26.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

at St Josephs Public School, Thottuva

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

St Josephs Public School, Thottuva in Ernakulam, Kerala is seeking a HOD Science who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. St Josephs Public School, Thottuva in Ernakulam, Kerala operates as a secondary school, established 2005, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.1 LPA – ₹26.2 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St Josephs Public School, Thottuva. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

What is the average HOD Science salary in Ernakulam?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Science pay in Ernakulam varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

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Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

St Josephs Public School, Thottuva

Key facts about St Josephs Public School, Thottuva

Key facts
Founded
2005
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SR FRACY P F
Affiliation #
930825
Address
ST JOSEPHS PUBLIC SCHOOL KOOVAPPADY.P.O THOTTUVA ERNAKULAM DIST KERALA 683544, St Josephs Public, Ernakulam, Kerala, 683544

St Josephs Public School, Thottuva is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Ernakulam, Kerala.

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