Primary Science Teacher

Job Title

Science Teacher Primary / Secondary

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Science lessons aligned with the school curriculum.
• Teach concepts using experiments, demonstrations, activities, technology and real-life applications.
• Create a positive, inclusive and student-centred classroom environment.
• Prepare lesson plans, worksheets, assessments and practical activities.
• Assess student learning and provide constructive feedback.
• Track student progress and support students who need additional academic help.
• Encourage curiosity, critical thinking, scientific reasoning and problem-solving.
• Maintain classroom discipline and ensure student safety, particularly during practical/lab activities.
• Collaborate with other teachers to plan units, assessments and interdisciplinary activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress and development.
• Participate in school events, meetings, training and professional-development programmes.
• Keep updated with curriculum developments and innovative teaching practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science / Physics / Chemistry / Biology or a related subject, depending on the role.
• B.Ed. is generally expected for school-teaching positions; a recent ORCHIDS secondary Science posting specifically lists a relevant Bachelor's/Master's degree plus B.Ed.
• Good command of the subject and strong conceptual knowledge.
• Good English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong classroom-management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use technology and activity-based teaching methods.

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching in a CBSE/ICSE school is advantageous, particularly for secondary roles.
• Freshers with strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching may also be considered for some ORCHIDS roles.

Skills ORCHIDS is likely looking for

Subject expertise + communication + classroom management + activity-based teaching + assessment + teamwork + student engagement.

For reference, ORCHIDS currently lists teaching opportunities across 130+ campuses in 20+ cities, including Pune, and applications can be submitted through its careers page