HOD Mathematics
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Mathematics
- School
- St. Xaviers High School
- City
- Dhenkanal
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Aug 2026
HOD Mathematics
at St. Xaviers High School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 18+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD Mathematics at St. Xaviers High School in Dhenkanal, Odisha. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. St. Xaviers High School, established 2008, is a senior secondary school in Dhenkanal, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the HOD Mathematics owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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 (₹10.3 LPA – ₹16.9 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St. Xaviers High School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a HOD Mathematics?
Most HOD Mathematics roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
St. Xaviers High School
Key facts about St. Xaviers High School
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Pratap Chandra Panigrahi
- Affiliation #
- 1530207
St. Xaviers High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Dhenkanal, Odisha.
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