HOD Commerce — Ekalavya Model Residential School, Kotpad, Koraput

Ekalavya Model Residential School, Kotpad is hiring a HOD Commerce in Koraput, Odisha. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Ekalavya Model Residential School, Kotpad, established 2022, is a senior secondary campus in Koraput, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
• High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.0 LPA – ₹12.6 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. Submit your application on this page and Ekalavya Model Residential School, Kotpad will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.