HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Career & Courses
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹29L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce
at Career & Courses
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Career & Courses is hiring a HOD Commerce in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Career & Courses in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata operates as a secondary school, established 2018, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Commerce leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.1 LPA – ₹28.5 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application here so Career & Courses can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce?
Most HOD Commerce 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.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Career & Courses
Key facts about Career & Courses
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 5:1
Career & Courses is a secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. Classes follow a 5:1 student–teacher ratio.
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