Pune: HOD Commerce — DES School Job at DES School
DES SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — DES School
- School
- DES School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹9.6L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Commerce — DES School at DES School, Pune. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
DES School, a State Board school in Pune, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: DES School is a State Board Day School in Sadashiv Peth, Pune.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — DES School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
DES School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
About DES School
DES School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1884, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
DES School is a State Board Day School in Sadashiv Peth, Pune.
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