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HOD Science

₹13L – ₹29L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 27 Aug
Alappuzha, Keralafull-timePosted 12d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
St. Thomas Central School
City
Alappuzha
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹29L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
27 Aug 2026
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HOD Science

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Overview

An opening for a HOD Science in Alappuzha, Kerala at St. Thomas Central School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About St. Thomas Central School: a secondary institution in Alappuzha, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1976,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹12.8 LPA – ₹29.3 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Thomas Central School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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St. Thomas Central School

Key facts about St. Thomas Central School

Key facts
Founded
1976
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
MEERA M V
Affiliation #
931270
Address
THOTTAPPALLY, Thottappally, Alappuzha, Kerala, 688563

St. Thomas Central School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in Alappuzha, Kerala.

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