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HOD Science

₹8.7L – ₹18L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 18 Aug
Thiruvananthapuram, Keralafull-timePosted 21d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Science
School
Vidyamount Public School
City
Thiruvananthapuram
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.7L – ₹18L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Science salary in Thiruvananthapuram — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹8.7L
per year
Typical
₹13.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Science

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Vidyamount Public School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is hiring a HOD Science. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Vidyamount Public School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala operates as a secondary school, established 2003, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as HOD Science, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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 (₹8.7 LPA – ₹18.1 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 Vidyamount Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

What questions are asked in a HOD Science interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

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 non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Vidyamount Public School

Key facts about Vidyamount Public School

Key facts
Founded
2003
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
ASWATHY V NAIR
Affiliation #
930812
Address
EDAVILAKAM, MURUKKUMPUZHA.P.O, MANGALAPURAM PANCHAYAT, TRIVANDRUM, Edavilakam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695302

Vidyamount Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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