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HOD Commerce

₹8.1L – ₹23L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 29 Aug
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 8d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Alpha School
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.1L – ₹23L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
29 Aug 2026
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HOD Commerce

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  • 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

Immediate opening: HOD Commerce at Alpha School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Alpha School in Chennai, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2013,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as HOD Commerce, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.1 LPA – ₹23.2 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Alpha School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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When are increments and bonuses given?

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What kind of professional development is offered?

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Role details

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About the school

Alpha School

Key facts about Alpha School

Key facts
Founded
2013
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
REENA ALFRED
Affiliation #
1930798
Address
NO: 16, 3RD CROSS STREET, WEST CIT NAGAR, CHENNAI, No: 16, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600035

Alpha School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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