HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Eklavya Model Residential School Tantnagar
- City
- West Singhbhum
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹15.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in West Singhbhum — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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 Tantnagar in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand is inviting applications for a HOD Commerce. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Eklavya Model Residential School Tantnagar, established 2024, is a secondary school in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as HOD Commerce, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.5 LPA – ₹15.5 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Eklavya Model Residential School Tantnagar. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce?
Most HOD Commerce roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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 is the average HOD Commerce salary in West Singhbhum?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Commerce pay in West Singhbhum 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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Eklavya Model Residential School Tantnagar follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about Eklavya Model Residential School Tantnagar
- Founded
- 2024
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- DEEPAK KUMAR SONI
- Affiliation #
- 3420192
Eklavya Model Residential School Tantnagar is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2024, located in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand.
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