HOD Commerce — Desraj Vadhera DAV Centenary Public School, Jalandhar

Est. 1986
₹11.5L – ₹13.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 23 Oct
● posted 4 Jun

Job description

Overview

Desraj Vadhera DAV Centenary Public School requires a HOD Commerce in Jalandhar, Punjab for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About Desraj Vadhera DAV Centenary Public School in Jalandhar, Punjab: a senior secondary institution, established 1986, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Commerce leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.5 LPA – ₹13.3 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 here so Desraj Vadhera DAV Centenary Public School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
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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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  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Desraj Vadhera DAV Centenary Public School
CBSE · Jalandhar · Est. 1986
1986
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
YOGESH GAMBHIR
PRINCIPAL
1630127
AFFILIATION
Jalandhar, Punjab
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