HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair.
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair.
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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.
Job description
Overview
D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair. in Chennai, Tamilnadu is inviting applications for a HOD Commerce. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair. in Chennai, Tamilnadu operates as a secondary school, established 2020, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹11.9 LPA – ₹15.7 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 D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair.. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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 leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair.
Key facts about D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair.
- Founded
- 2020
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- BHUVANESHWARI G
- Affiliation #
- 1931329
D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair. is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2020, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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