HOD Commerce — DAV Centenary Public School, Nainital

Est. 1987 · senior secondary · English medium · P.o.box No -25
₹12.5L – ₹15.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 8 Dec
● posted 19 May

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a HOD Commerce at DAV Centenary Public School in Nainital, Uttarakhand. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. About DAV Centenary Public School in Nainital, Uttarakhand: a senior secondary institution, established 1987, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. About the role: the HOD Commerce is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.5 LPA – ₹15.5 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 DAV Centenary Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Role details

Vacancies
1

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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

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.

Career path

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DAV Centenary Public School
CBSE · Nainital · Est. 1987
1987
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
AMIT JOSHI
PRINCIPAL
3530055
AFFILIATION
Nainital, Uttarakhand
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