HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- First Steps School
- City
- Bengaluru Urban
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at First Steps School
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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
Join First Steps School in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka as our next HOD Commerce. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. School profile: First Steps School in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka — a secondary setup, established 1985, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the HOD Commerce reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.8 LPA – ₹19.1 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for First Steps School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
First Steps School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
How do I apply for this HOD Commerce vacancy?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
First Steps School
Key facts about First Steps School
- Founded
- 1985
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Gita Murthy Boggaram
- Affiliation #
- 830911
First Steps School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka.
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