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HOD Commerce

₹12L – ₹20L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 13 Jul 11 days left
Patna, Biharfull-timePosted 36d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Foundation Academy
City
Patna
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹20L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
27 May 2026
Closing date
13 Jul 2026
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HOD Commerce

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a HOD Commerce to join Foundation Academy in Patna, Bihar. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Foundation Academy, established 2012, is a senior secondary school in Patna, Bihar — 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.3 LPA – ₹20.0 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Foundation Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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About the school

Foundation Academy

Key facts about Foundation Academy

Key facts
Founded
2012
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ABHA KUMAR
Affiliation #
330735
Address
IIT RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX, IIT PATNA, BIHTA CAMPUS,PATNA,BIHAR, Iit Residential Complex, Patna, Bihar, 801103

Foundation Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Patna, Bihar.

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