Mumbai: HOD Commerce — Besant Montessori School Job at Besant Montessori School

Besant Montessori School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹6.0L – ₹9.0L / yrNo Board5–12 yrs expPosted 10d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce — Besant Montessori School
School
Besant Montessori School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
No Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
Experience
5–12 years
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1948

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Job description

Overview

Besant Montessori School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Commerce — Besant Montessori School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: NO BOARD. The school has been running for 78+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Besant Montessori School, a No Board school in Mumbai, 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: Besant Montessori School is a No Board Day School in Juhu, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Besant Montessori School

Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Mumbai

Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.

Common questions about this role

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

What is the salary for this HOD Commerce — Besant Montessori School role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

About Besant Montessori School

Besant Montessori School is a day school affiliated to No Board, established in 1948, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Besant Montessori School is a No Board Day School in Juhu, Mumbai.

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