HOD Commerce — Dawn International School, Kochi (Cochin)

Dawn International School is recruiting a HOD Commerce in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Dawn International School in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school, established 2006,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Core responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
• Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
• Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
• Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
• Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Candidate requirements:
• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
• Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
• A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹11.1 LPA – ₹25.3 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. Submit your application on this page and Dawn International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.