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HOD Commerce

₹7.9L – ₹19L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 4 Sept
Shimla, Himachal PradeshcontractPosted 10d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai
City
Shimla
State
Himachal Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹7.9L – ₹19L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
22 Jun 2026
Closing date
4 Sept 2026
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HOD Commerce

at DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 40+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh as our next HOD Commerce. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 1986, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Context: the HOD Commerce reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹7.9 LPA – ₹19.1 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

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Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai

Key facts about DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai

Key facts
Founded
1986
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SANJEEV KUMAR SHARMA
Affiliation #
630076
Address
DISTT KOTKHAI SHIMLA HIMACHAL PRADESH, Distt Kotkhai, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171002

DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

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