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HOD Commerce

₹12L – ₹19L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 2 Sept
Chandigarh, Chandigarhfull-timePosted 5d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
DAV Model School
City
Chandigarh
State
Chandigarh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹19L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
2 Sept 2026
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HOD Commerce

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  • 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

DAV Model School is hiring a HOD Commerce in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. DAV Model School, established 1966, is a senior secondary campus in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹11.9 LPA – ₹19.3 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with DAV Model School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

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Role details

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About the school

DAV Model School

Key facts about DAV Model School

Key facts
Founded
1966
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ANUJA SHARMA
Affiliation #
2630017
Address
SECTOR-15A CHANDIGARH, Sector-15a, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160016

DAV Model School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1966, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.

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