HOD Commerce — Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
Why apply
What you'll handle
Requirements
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
Career path
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Salary & benefits
Pay benchmark — HOD Commerce — Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School in Kolkata
Full job description
Overview
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, 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: Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School (DMHSS) is a co-ed, English medium school in Barrackpore, Kolkata, India, founded in 1984 by Christian missionaries. It offers education from Pre-Nursery to Class 12 and is affiliated with the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).
DMHSS Kolkata has been nurturing students’ co-curricular and extracurricular potential for 41 years, earning its status as a top school. With a primary and secondary department, it’s a second home for ages 3 to 18. The school has 2500 students, 84 teachers, 25 awards, and a vast alumni network of 10,000, preparing students for a greater future.