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HOD Commerce

at Doon International School Riverside Campus · Dehradun · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.7L – ₹21L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 30 Jul 26 days left
Dehradun, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 38d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Doon International School Riverside Campus
City
Dehradun
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹21L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
27 May 2026
Closing date
30 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Dehradun — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.7L
per year
Typical
₹16L
per year
Senior / high
₹21L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Doon International School Riverside Campus requires a HOD Commerce in Dehradun, Uttarakhand for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Doon International School Riverside Campus in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹21.3 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Doon International School Riverside Campus. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.

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.

What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

Can I negotiate the salary at Doon International School Riverside Campus?

Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.

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.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Dehradun?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Commerce pay in Dehradun 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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Doon International School Riverside Campus follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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.

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About the school

Doon International School Riverside Campus

Key facts about Doon International School Riverside Campus

Key facts
Founded
2015
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
JACOB P. AJITH MATHEWS
Affiliation #
3530474
Address
DOON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL RIVERSIDE CAMPUS, PAUNDHA, Doon International School Riverside Campus, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248142

Doon International School Riverside Campus is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

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