HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Activity High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Sept 2026
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HOD Commerce
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 73+ years.
Job description
Overview
Activity High School requires a HOD Commerce in Mumbai, Maharashtra for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Activity High School in Mumbai, Maharashtra is a secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1953,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Commerce leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.3 LPA – ₹13.4 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Activity High School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How do I apply for this HOD Commerce vacancy?
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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Can I negotiate the salary at Activity High 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 leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Activity High School
Key facts about Activity High School
- Founded
- 1953
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
Activity High School is a secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1953, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Classes follow a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.
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