HOD Commerce

Goethals Memorial School· Est. 1907 · ICSE · Darjeeling
₹11.4L – ₹24LICSEpart-timeOn-site7–9 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 13 Nov
● posted 21 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1907.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in an ICSE school

ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Darjeeling.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.4L – ₹24L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Commerce in Darjeeling

₹11.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.4L – ₹24L / yr
TYPICAL
₹24L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Goethals Memorial School as a HOD Commerce in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. School profile: Goethals Memorial School in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a senior secondary setup, established 1907, — a ICSE / CISCE-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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.4 LPA – ₹24.0 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 here so Goethals Memorial School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Goethals Memorial School
ICSE · Darjeeling · Est. 1907 · 25:1 students per teacher
1907
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
25:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Darjeeling, West Bengal
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