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HOD Commerce

at Chinmaya English Primary School · Dharwad · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.4L – ₹24.9L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 2 Aug 29 days left
Dharwad, Karnatakafull-timePosted 37d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Chinmaya English Primary School
City
Dharwad
State
Karnataka
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.4L – ₹24.9L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
28 May 2026
Closing date
2 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Dharwad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.4L
per year
Typical
₹17.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Chinmaya English Primary School invites applications for a HOD Commerce in Dharwad, Karnataka. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About Chinmaya English Primary School: a secondary institution in Dharwad, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as HOD Commerce, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.4 LPA – ₹24.9 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Chinmaya English Primary School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Dharwad?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Commerce pay in Dharwad varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

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.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

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.

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Chinmaya English Primary School

Key facts about Chinmaya English Primary School

Key facts
Founded
2009
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
BHUVANESHWARI
Affiliation #
830281
Address
MAYURI ESTATE, NAGASHETTY KOPPA, DISTT DHARWAD, Mayuri Estate, Dharwad, Karnataka, 580023

Chinmaya English Primary School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Dharwad, Karnataka.

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