HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Annai Teresa Government Girls Higher. Secondary School
- City
- Karaikal
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.1L – ₹26.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Karaikal — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Annai Teresa Government Girls Higher. Secondary School as a HOD Commerce in Karaikal, Puducherry. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Annai Teresa Government Girls Higher. Secondary School in Karaikal, Puducherry functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1978,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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 (₹10.1 LPA – ₹26.9 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 now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Annai Teresa Government Girls Higher. Secondary School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Annai Teresa Government Girls Higher. Secondary School located?
The school is in Karaikal, Puducherry. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Can I negotiate the salary at Annai Teresa Government Girls Higher. Secondary 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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Annai Teresa Government Girls Higher. Secondary School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
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Key facts about Annai Teresa Government Girls Higher. Secondary School
- Founded
- 1978
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- M GNANAPREGASSY
- Affiliation #
- 2920112
Annai Teresa Government Girls Higher. Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1978, located in Karaikal, Puducherry.
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