HOD Commerce
at Artchouna Soupraya Naikar Government High School Mudaliarpet · Puducherry · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Artchouna Soupraya Naikar Government High School Mudaliarpet
- City
- Puducherry
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.8L – ₹19.6L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Jul 20264 days left
HOD Commerce salary in Puducherry — 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
We are looking for a HOD Commerce to join Artchouna Soupraya Naikar Government High School Mudaliarpet in Puducherry, Puducherry. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Artchouna Soupraya Naikar Government High School Mudaliarpet, established 1931, runs as a secondary campus in Puducherry, Puducherry — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.8 LPA – ₹19.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Artchouna Soupraya Naikar Government High School Mudaliarpet hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Commerce roles in Puducherry.
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.
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Puducherry?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Puducherry. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Commerce job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
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Key facts about Artchouna Soupraya Naikar Government High School Mudaliarpet
- Founded
- 1931
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- GOMATHY D
- Affiliation #
- 2920151
Artchouna Soupraya Naikar Government High School Mudaliarpet is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1931, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.
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