HOD Commerce — Bishop Cotton Boys' School Opening — Bishop Cotton Boys' School, Bangalore
Bishop Cotton Boys' SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Bishop Cotton Boys' School
- School
- Bishop Cotton Boys' School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bishop Cotton Boys' School, a ICSE school in Bangalore, 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: After standing tall for 155 glorious years, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of the "Eton of the East" and stands out as Bangalore’s leading school, one of India’s three top-ranked schools, and the No: 1 among all metro schools in India. The school has a strength of around 6000 students who have gone on to shine in different walks of life, all over the world. The school is affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). It offers the ICSE curriculum (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) at the Std 10 level, and the ISC curriculum (Indian School Certificate) at the Std 12 level where Science, Commerce and Humanities are the available options as streams of study.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Bishop Cotton Boys' School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce — Bishop Cotton Boys' School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
About Bishop Cotton Boys' School
After standing tall for 155 glorious years, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of the "Eton of the East" and stands out as Bangalore’s leading school, one of India’s three top-ranked schools, and the No: 1 among all metro schools in India. The school has a strength of around 6000 students who have gone on to shine in different walks of life, all over the world. The school is affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). It offers the ICSE curriculum (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) at the Std 10 level, and the ISC curriculum (Indian School Certificate) at the Std 12 level where Science, Commerce and Humanities are the available options as streams of study.
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