Apeejay School is hiring a HOD Commerce — Apeejay School in Kolkata
Apeejay SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Apeejay School
- School
- Apeejay School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.5L – ₹8.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Apeejay School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Commerce — Apeejay School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 51+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Apeejay 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: Apeejay School is a CBSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Apeejay School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
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 qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce — Apeejay School?
Most HOD Commerce — Apeejay School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
About Apeejay School
Apeejay School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Apeejay School is a CBSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
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