HOD Science — St Mary's School Telenpali, Jharsuguda

St Mary's School Telenpali is hiring a HOD Science in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. St Mary's School Telenpali, established 2013, is a secondary school in Jharsuguda, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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 (₹7.3 LPA – ₹19.6 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 here so St Mary's School Telenpali can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.