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HOD Commerce

at Academic Heights School · Hyderabad · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹11L – ₹15L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 7 Aug
Hyderabad, Telanganafull-timePosted 12d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Academic Heights School
City
Hyderabad
State
Telangana
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹15L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
21 Jun 2026
Closing date
7 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Hyderabad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.0L
per year
Typical
₹13.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹15.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

at Academic Heights School

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Academic Heights School as a HOD Commerce in Hyderabad, Telangana. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Academic Heights School in Hyderabad, Telangana is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2021,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the HOD Commerce reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.0 LPA – ₹15.3 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Academic Heights School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

Can I negotiate the salary at Academic Heights School?

Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.

What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Hyderabad?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Hyderabad. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Commerce roles in Hyderabad.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

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Academic Heights School

Key facts about Academic Heights School

Key facts
Founded
2021
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Swati Srirangam
Affiliation #
3630450
Address
MOOSARAMBAGH , DILSUKHNAGAR, Moosarambagh, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500060

Academic Heights School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2021, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

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