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HOD Commerce

₹11L – ₹22L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 20 Aug
United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schoolsfull-timePosted 3d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Dunes International School
City
United Arab Emirates
State
Foreign Schools
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹22L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
20 Aug 2026
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HOD Commerce

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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.
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Job description

Overview

Dunes International School has opened applications for a HOD Commerce in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Dunes International School: a senior secondary institution in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1988,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.3 LPA – ₹22.3 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Dunes International School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

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What kind of professional development is offered?

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Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Dunes International School

Key facts about Dunes International School

Key facts
Founded
1988
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
PARAMJIT AHLUWALIA
Affiliation #
6630051
Address
PO BOX NO 5121 ABU DHABI UAE, Box No 5121, United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools, 263647

Dunes International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1988, located in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools.

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