HOD Science

Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur in Karaikal, Puducherry is seeking a HOD Science who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur in Karaikal, Puducherry is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1968,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the HOD 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. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.2 LPA – ₹20.0 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. Submit your application here so Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.