HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School
- City
- Shahdara
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce
at Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School
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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.
Job description
Overview
Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School in Shahdara, Delhi is on the lookout for a HOD Commerce. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School, established 1976, runs as a senior secondary campus in Shahdara, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as HOD Commerce, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.8 LPA – ₹15.3 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1976
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Kajal Soni
- Affiliation #
- 2730924
Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in Shahdara, Delhi.
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