HOD Commerce
at Glenhill Public School · Darjeeling · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Glenhill Public School
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Darjeeling — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
HOD Commerce
at Glenhill Public School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 41+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a HOD Commerce at Glenhill Public School in Darjeeling, West Bengal. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Glenhill Public School, established 1985, is a senior secondary school in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.0 LPA – ₹12.5 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Glenhill Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How do I make a resume for a ICSE HOD Commerce job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — Glenhill Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Glenhill Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Darjeeling run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Darjeeling?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Darjeeling. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
How do I apply for this HOD Commerce vacancy?
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How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Glenhill Public School
Key facts about Glenhill Public School
- Founded
- 1985
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Glenhill Public School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1985, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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