Head of Department - Physics (CAIE O/A Level)

Job Description

Title: Head of Department - Physics (CAIE O/A Level)

Company Name: Compass International School

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 28 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

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

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Masters

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

• Age At least 28 years

• 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

Compass International School is a Cambridge curriculum school in Banani, Dhaka, part of Compass Education Group. We are hiring Heads of Department for Physics — to lead the respective department, set the academic standard, manage the teaching team, and drive strong O Level and A Level results.

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 Meetings

Cambridge 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