HOD Science
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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
HOD Science
at St. Thomas Central School
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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.
Job description
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.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Thomas Central School
Key facts about St. Thomas Central School
- Founded
- 1976
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- MEERA M V
- Affiliation #
- 931270
St. Thomas Central School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in Alappuzha, Kerala.
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