HOD Commerce
at Divine Sainik School, Lakhmipur Lohta Varansi · Varanasi · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Divine Sainik School, Lakhmipur Lohta Varansi
- City
- Varanasi
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Varanasi — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Commerce
at Divine Sainik School, Lakhmipur Lohta Varansi
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- 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
Divine Sainik School, Lakhmipur Lohta Varansi has opened applications for a HOD Commerce in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Divine Sainik School, Lakhmipur Lohta Varansi in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2018,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.9 LPA – ₹22.1 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 on this page and Divine Sainik School, Lakhmipur Lohta Varansi will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Divine Sainik School, Lakhmipur Lohta Varansi follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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 the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Varanasi?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Commerce pay in Varanasi varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Divine Sainik School, Lakhmipur Lohta Varansi
Key facts about Divine Sainik School, Lakhmipur Lohta Varansi
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Reena Malhotra
- Affiliation #
- 2133637
Divine Sainik School, Lakhmipur Lohta Varansi is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
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