HOD Commerce — D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School Vacancy at D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School, Chennai
D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School
- School
- D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 9–12 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Commerce — D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School — D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 56+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School, 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: D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
About D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School
D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1970, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
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