HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Glentree Academy, Sarjapur Road
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Bangalore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Commerce
at Glentree Academy, Sarjapur Road
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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
A vacancy has opened for a HOD Commerce at Glentree Academy, Sarjapur Road in Bangalore, Karnataka. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About the institution: Glentree Academy, Sarjapur Road in Bangalore, Karnataka — a secondary setup, established 2015, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the HOD Commerce is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.1 LPA – ₹18.3 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Glentree Academy, Sarjapur Road receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Bangalore?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Commerce pay in Bangalore 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.
Where exactly is Glentree Academy, Sarjapur Road located?
The school is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Glentree Academy, Sarjapur Road follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Glentree Academy, Sarjapur Road
Key facts about Glentree Academy, Sarjapur Road
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
At Glentree Academy, one of the Best CBSE Schools in Sarjapur Road, students are encouraged to pursue their passions. Our education is viewed as a way of life and a pathway to innovation. We create an environment for all our students to excel academically by providing them with practical skills and a growth mindset for lifelong learners. The curriculum is designed to meet all standards, while integrating India’s rich cultural heritage, ensuring a comprehensive academic experience. What sets this institution apart is its emphasis on hands-on learning, allowing students to explore beyond conventional textbooks. As rooted in lifelong learning, the balanced approach makes a positive impact on young minds nurturing their skills. This dynamic organisation expertly integrates knowledge with character development, equipping students to navigate and thrive confidently in today's complex world.
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Interview questions & answers for HOD Commerce
Common questions Indian schools ask for HOD Commerce roles in Bangalore (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How do you differentiate for mixed-ability classrooms?
Give a concrete example — tiered worksheets, flexible groupings, scaffolded reading. Reference formative assessment (exit tickets, mini-whiteboards) as how you decide which students need what, and how you record progress against CBSE learning outcomes.
2. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical HOD Commerce band in Bangalore (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
3. Walk me through your discipline framework.
Start with school-wide expectations (positive, visible, consistent), a tiered response ladder, a documented referral path, and a restorative element. Close with how you engage parents proactively so escalations don't come as a surprise.
4. What is your vision for improving academic outcomes in a CBSE school?
Frame it as three horizons: 100-day audit of teaching quality + assessment data, one-year focus on 2-3 subject departments' pedagogy, three-year plan for co-curricular breadth and university outcomes. Anchor each in CBSE benchmarks.
5. How do you use technology in the classroom?
Pick one or two tools you actually use (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Nearpod, a subject-specific simulator) and tie them to a learning outcome, not novelty. If Glentree Academy, Sarjapur Road runs a specific LMS, mention you'd upskill on it in the first month.
6. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).