HOD Commerce — Dawn International School, Ernakulam

Est. 2006
₹12.8L – ₹25.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 9 Nov
● posted 18 Jun

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a HOD Commerce at Dawn International School in Ernakulam, Kerala. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. About the institution: Dawn International School in Ernakulam, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 2006, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.8 LPA – ₹25.5 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Dawn International 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

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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.

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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Dawn International School
CBSE · Ernakulam · Est. 2006
2006
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SMITHA M
PRINCIPAL
931164
AFFILIATION
Ernakulam, Kerala
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