HOD Science
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Overview
St. Xaviers High School, 195 Khandagiri Opposite Khandagiri Police Station Bhubaneshw in Khordha, Odisha is on the lookout for a HOD Science. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. School profile: St. Xaviers High School, 195 Khandagiri Opposite Khandagiri Police Station Bhubaneshw in Khordha, Odisha — a senior secondary setup, established 2000, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the HOD Science reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹13.0 LPA – ₹20.4 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St. Xaviers High School, 195 Khandagiri Opposite Khandagiri Police Station Bhubaneshw. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.