HOD Commerce — Chettinad Vidyashram Vacancy at Chettinad Vidyashram, Chennai
Chettinad VidyashramKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Chettinad Vidyashram
- School
- Chettinad Vidyashram
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Commerce — Chettinad Vidyashram at Chettinad Vidyashram will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 40+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Chettinad Vidyashram, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: Chettinad Vidyashram is a CBSE Day School in Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Chettinad Vidyashram
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Chettinad Vidyashram follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Where exactly is Chettinad Vidyashram located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
About Chettinad Vidyashram
Chettinad Vidyashram is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Chettinad Vidyashram is a CBSE Day School in Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai.
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