HOD Commerce
at Akal Academy English Medium School · Sirmaur · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Akal Academy English Medium School
- City
- Sirmaur
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹7.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Sirmaur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Commerce
at Akal Academy English Medium School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 40+ years.
Job description
Overview
Akal Academy English Medium School in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh is inviting applications for a HOD Commerce. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About Akal Academy English Medium School: a senior secondary institution in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1986,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the HOD Commerce owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.3 LPA – ₹7.7 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so Akal Academy English Medium School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Akal Academy English Medium School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Sirmaur?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Commerce pay in Sirmaur varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Can I negotiate the salary at Akal Academy English Medium School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Akal Academy English Medium School
Key facts about Akal Academy English Medium School
- Founded
- 1986
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Dr Neelam Kaur
- Affiliation #
- 630029
Akal Academy English Medium School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh.
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