HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Explore International School
- City
- Hooghly
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at Explore International School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Explore International School invites applications for a HOD Commerce in Hooghly, West Bengal. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Explore International School, established 2014, is a senior secondary school in Hooghly, West Bengal — 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.8 LPA – ₹22.7 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and Explore International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Explore International School
Key facts about Explore International School
- Founded
- 2014
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SARITA YADAV
- Affiliation #
- 2430206
Explore International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Hooghly, West Bengal.
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