HOD Commerce — Amrita Vidyalayam, Kottayam

Est. 2005
₹11.7L – ₹19.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 4 Nov
● posted 15 Jun

Job description

Overview

Amrita Vidyalayam in Kottayam, Kerala is accepting applications for a HOD Commerce. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About the institution: Amrita Vidyalayam in Kottayam, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 2005, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as HOD Commerce, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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 (₹11.7 LPA – ₹19.7 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Amrita Vidyalayam instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
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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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

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.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kottayam.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Amrita Vidyalayam
CBSE · Kottayam · Est. 2005
2005
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
BINDU K DHARMAPAL
PRINCIPAL
931334
AFFILIATION
Kottayam, Kerala
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