HOD Computer Science
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Computer Science
- School
- St Xavier's Public School, Peechanikadu Puliyanam Angamally
- City
- Ernakulam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
HOD Computer Science salary in Ernakulam — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Computer Science
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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
St Xavier's Public School, Peechanikadu Puliyanam Angamally in Ernakulam, Kerala is inviting applications for a HOD Computer Science. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. St Xavier's Public School, Peechanikadu Puliyanam Angamally in Ernakulam, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2002,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the HOD Computer Science owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.4 LPA – ₹27.2 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St Xavier's Public School, Peechanikadu Puliyanam Angamally instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
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What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
What is the average HOD Computer Science salary in Ernakulam?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Computer Science roles in Ernakulam. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Where exactly is St Xavier's Public School, Peechanikadu Puliyanam Angamally located?
The school is in Ernakulam, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Computer Science job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
St Xavier's Public School, Peechanikadu Puliyanam Angamally
Key facts about St Xavier's Public School, Peechanikadu Puliyanam Angamally
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ANEESH K M
- Affiliation #
- 930590
St Xavier's Public School, Peechanikadu Puliyanam Angamally is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Ernakulam, Kerala.
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Interview questions & answers for HOD Computer Science
Common questions Indian schools ask for HOD Computer Science roles in Ernakulam (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How would you handle a difficult parent meeting?
Listen first, restate the concern, share data (assessment scores, work samples, incident notes), then propose two next steps with a follow-up date. Emphasise you'd loop in the coordinator/HOD for anything unresolved — schools want partnership, not solo heroics.
2. Walk me through your discipline framework.
Start with school-wide expectations (positive, visible, consistent), a tiered response ladder, a documented referral path, and a restorative element. Close with how you engage parents proactively so escalations don't come as a surprise.
3. Why do you want to work at St Xavier's Public School, Peechanikadu Puliyanam Angamally?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Ernakulam campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
4. Will I need to submit a sample lesson plan?
Assume yes — most CBSE schools ask for one alongside the demo. Structure it as: objective → prior knowledge check → input (10 min) → guided practice → independent task → plenary. Include differentiation notes and one assessment prompt.
5. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
6. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).