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HOD Commerce

₹9.4L – ₹26L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 23 Aug
Karaikal, PuducherrycontractPosted 11d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Cauvery Public School
City
Karaikal
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.4L – ₹26L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
21 Jun 2026
Closing date
23 Aug 2026
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HOD Commerce

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 31+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Cauvery Public School in Karaikal, Puducherry is accepting applications for a HOD Commerce. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. School profile: Cauvery Public School in Karaikal, Puducherry — a senior secondary setup, established 1995, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the HOD Commerce owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.4 LPA – ₹25.8 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Cauvery Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

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.

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.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Cauvery Public School

Key facts about Cauvery Public School

Key facts
Founded
1995
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SIVAKUMAR B
Affiliation #
2930003
Address
NAGORE MAIN ROAD, NERAVY, KARAIKAL, Nagore Main Road, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609602

Cauvery Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Karaikal, Puducherry.

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