HOD Science — The Samhita Academy Vacancy at The Samhita Academy, Bangalore
The Samhita AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — The Samhita Academy
- School
- The Samhita Academy
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.4L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Samhita Academy, a CBSE school in Bangalore, is hiring a HOD Science.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: The Samhita Academy has its roots in the Advaith Foundation - a charitable trust set up by Mr. SD Shibulal in 2004. A trust that has laid special emphasis on empowering children less privileged through the Comprehensive Residential Scholarship.Started in Bangalore in 2009, it has touched the lives of more than 1000 children and is helping them prepare for the University of Life. Today, The Samhita Academy has spread its wings, with schools in Bangalore and Coimbatore.Staying faithful to its core belief of 'Empowerment through Education' 25% of Samhita children come from the underprivileged sections of society.The values on which The Samhita Academy is founded are Respect, Care, Creativity, Achievement, Responsibility, And an unerring pursuit of Excellence- Individual and Collective (RCARE).
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science — The Samhita Academy role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What is the salary for this HOD Science — The Samhita Academy role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
About The Samhita Academy
The Samhita Academy has its roots in the Advaith Foundation - a charitable trust set up by Mr. SD Shibulal in 2004. A trust that has laid special emphasis on empowering children less privileged through the Comprehensive Residential Scholarship.Started in Bangalore in 2009, it has touched the lives of more than 1000 children and is helping them prepare for the University of Life. Today, The Samhita Academy has spread its wings, with schools in Bangalore and Coimbatore.Staying faithful to its core belief of 'Empowerment through Education' 25% of Samhita children come from the underprivileged sections of society.The values on which The Samhita Academy is founded are Respect, Care, Creativity, Achievement, Responsibility, And an unerring pursuit of Excellence- Individual and Collective (RCARE).
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