Job Description
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD) – ACADEMICS About Orchids The International School, powered by K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd., is looking for experienced and passionate academic professionals to join as HODs – Pre-Primary, Mathematics & Languages. This role is ideal for educators who are ready to move beyond classroom teaching and take ownership of department leadership, teacher development, academic quality, and classroom outcomes. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage the respective academic department and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning. - Mentor, guide, and train teachers on subject delivery, classroom management, lesson planning, and teaching practices. - Conduct a minimum of 2 classes every day and actively monitor classroom effectiveness. - Conduct daily teacher training sessions, including training for support staff where applicable. - Support and monitor newly joined teachers to ensure they are well-prepared and delivering effective classes. - Review and track 100 notebooks every day, identify gaps, and ensure pending corrections are completed.



- Monitor academic performance, classroom implementation, and teaching standards across the branch. - Take classes in case of unexpected teacher absence and ensure learning continuity. - Maintain regular academic reports and work towards continuous improvement of the department. What We’re Looking For - 5+ years of teaching experience in the relevant subject/area. - 3+ years in the last school preferred. - Previous HOD/Academic Leadership experience is preferred. - Strong skills in teacher mentoring, classroom management, academic planning, and training. - A personal vehicle is preferred for branch travel. Locations Hyderabad | Bangalore | Pune | Mumbai | Chennai Working Model - One branch visit per day - Designated base branch - Regular reporting to the academic leadership team - Prospect to contribute to teacher development and academic excellence at scale If you are an experienced educator looking

📌 Head of Department (Bengaluru)
🏢 Orchids The International School
📍 Bengaluru