Job Details Posted: 6 September, 2026

Compass International School

Head of Department – Physics / Chemistry / Biology (CAIE O & A Level)

Published: 6 September, 2026
Deadline: 5 October, 2026 Today
Dhaka (Banani)
Vacancies 3
Employment Type Full Time
Job Category Education
Age 28 - 28 years
Gender Not specified
Job Location Dhaka (Banani)
Salary Tk. 50000 (Monthly)
Educational Requirement

• Masters

Experience

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): School

Other Requirement

• Age At least 28 years
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Biology (matching your subject); Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years of teaching experience in Cambridge O Level/A Level, including prior experience as a Subject Lead or Head of Department
• Hands-on experience supervising Cambridge practical/lab examinations
• Strong command of the Cambridge syllabus and a track record of strong student results
• Prior experience teaching in an English medium or Cambridge curriculum school strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring a team of teachers
• Excellent classroom management, leadership, and communication skills
• Strong written and spoken English Preferred
• Familiarity with the Cambridge Professional Development (PD) framework
• Experience with Cambridge exam board liaison and internal audit/accreditation processes

Responsibilities

Compass International School is a Cambridge curriculum school in Banani, Dhaka, part of Compass Education Group. We are hiring Heads of Department across three subjects — Physics, Chemistry, and Biology — to lead their respective departments, set the academic standard, manage the teaching team, and drive strong O Level and A Level results. This posting covers 3 separate openings, one per subject.____________Key Responsibilities:* Lead and manage your department, including curriculum planning, teaching standards, and resource allocation* Set the department's academic vision in line with Cambridge O Level and A Level standards* Conduct lesson observations and mentor department teachers, ensuring consistency in teaching quality* Coordinate internal moderation, mock exams, and results analysis across the department* Manage laboratory resources, equipment, and safety compliance for the department* Continue to teach O Level and A Level classes directly in your subject* Report on department performance and student outcomes to the Vice Principal/Principal* Represent your department in academic leadership and planning meetings* Communicate with parents on student progress, including during Parent-Teacher MeetingsCambridge Exam & Lab Supervision* Supervise and administer Cambridge O Level and A Level practical/laboratory examinations in your subject, in strict accordance with Cambridge International exam regulations* Coordinate lab exam logistics — equipment setup, invigilation, and candidate management — for all practical assessment components* Serve as the department's primary liaison with the Exams Officer/Academic Coordinator for Cambridge exam entries and practical exam registration

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Apply Instruction

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to safaat@ice.aiub.edu.

Applications must clearly state the subject you are applying for — Physics, Chemistry, or Biology — in both the email subject line and the opening line of your cover letter (e.g. "Head of Department — Physics Application — Compass International School").

Send your CV to: safaat@ice.aiub.edu

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