Job Description

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD) – ACADEMICS

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About

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead and manage the respective academic department and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning.
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- Mentor, guide, and train teachers on subject delivery, classroom management, lesson planning, and teaching practices.
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- Conduct a minimum of 2 classes every day and actively monitor classroom effectiveness.
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- Conduct daily teacher training sessions, including training for support staff where applicable.
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- Support and monitor newly joined teachers to ensure they are well-prepared and delivering effective classes.
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- Review and track 100 notebooks every day, identify gaps, and ensure pending corrections are completed.
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- Monitor academic performance, classroom implementation, and teaching standards across the branch.




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- Take classes in case of unexpected teacher absence and ensure learning continuity.
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- Maintain regular academic reports and work towards continuous improvement of the department.
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What We're Looking For

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- 5+ years of teaching experience in the relevant subject/area.
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- 3+ years in the last school preferred.
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- Previous HOD/Academic Leadership experience is preferred.
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- Solid skills in teacher mentoring, classroom management, academic planning, and training.
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- A personal vehicle is preferred for branch travel.
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Locations

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Hyderabad | Bangalore | Pune | Mumbai | Chennai

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Working Model

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- One branch visit per day
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- Designated base branch
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- Regular reporting to the academic leadership team
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- Opportunity to contribute to teacher development and academic excellence at scale
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If you are an experienced educator looking to take the next step into academic leadership, we would love to connect with you.

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Interested candidates can share their updated CV to [email protected]

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