Head of Department

Orchids The International School; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchids The International School in Bengaluru is seeking experienced academic leaders to join as Heads of Department for Pre-Primary, Mathematics, and Languages. This role moves beyond classroom teaching to lead department outcomes, mentor teachers, and drive academic quality across the branch.

You will design and implement teaching standards, oversee daily operations, and contribute to teacher development at scale.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Teacher mentoring

Classroom management

Academic planning

Training

Job description

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.

Working Model

• Designated base branch
• Regular reporting to the academic leadership team
• Opportunity to contribute to teacher development and academic excellence at scale

If you are an experienced educator looking to take the next step into academic leadership, we would love to connect with you.