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HOD Science

₹11L – ₹19L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 25 Aug
Prakasam, Andhra PradeshcontractPosted 4d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
St Xavier"s High School
City
Prakasam
State
Andhra Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹11L – ₹19L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
28 Jun 2026
Closing date
25 Aug 2026
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HOD Science

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 56+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join St Xavier"s High School in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh as our next HOD Science. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. St Xavier"s High School in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh operates as a secondary school, established 1970, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Science leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.2 LPA – ₹18.9 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St Xavier"s High School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

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.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

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About the school

St Xavier"s High School

Key facts about St Xavier"s High School

Key facts
Founded
1970
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
VADDEMPUDI SUDHAVANI
Affiliation #
130757
Address
KARNOOL ROAD, , ONGOLE, PRAKASAM, Karnool Road, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, 523002

St Xavier"s High School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1970, located in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh.

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