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HOD Commerce

₹8.0L – ₹18L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 1 Aug 29 days left
Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkatafull-timePosted 35d ago
ICSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
City
Kolkata
State
west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata
Board
ICSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.0L – ₹18L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
28 May 2026
Closing date
1 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Kolkata — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.0L
per year
Typical
₹13.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.3L
per year

ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.

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HOD Commerce

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • ICSE 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

Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School requires a HOD Commerce in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About the institution: Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata — a senior secondary setup, established 1984, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. What the role looks like: the HOD Commerce owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.0 LPA – ₹18.3 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Kolkata?

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

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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.

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.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School

Key facts about Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1984
Board
ICSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
25:1
Address
Barrack Road, Cantonment, Barrack Road, Cantonment, Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata, 700017

Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1984, located in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. Classes follow a 25:1 student–teacher ratio.

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