HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode
- City
- Wayanad
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode
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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.
Job description
Overview
Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode in Wayanad, Kerala is hiring a HOD Commerce. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode, established 1997, runs as a secondary campus in Wayanad, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.0 LPA – ₹12.5 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How do I apply for this HOD Commerce vacancy?
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What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode
Key facts about Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SURYA PRATAP SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 920103
Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Wayanad, Kerala.
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