HOD Commerce — Adamas World School Opening — Adamas World School, Kolkata
Adamas World SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Adamas World School
- School
- Adamas World School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 9–14 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Commerce — Adamas World School — Adamas World School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 15+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Adamas World School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Adamas World School is a CBSE Day Cum Boarding in Barasat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Adamas World School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
About Adamas World School
Adamas World School is a day cum boarding affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Adamas World School is a CBSE Day Cum Boarding in Barasat, Kolkata.
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