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HOD Commerce

₹10L – ₹17L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 25 Jul 22 days left
Karaikal, Puducherryfull-timePosted 30d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Good Shepherd English School
City
Karaikal
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹17L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
3 Jun 2026
Closing date
25 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Karaikal — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.4L
per year
Typical
₹13.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

at Good Shepherd English School

22 days left

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Good Shepherd English School requires a HOD Commerce in Karaikal, Puducherry for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Good Shepherd English School in Karaikal, Puducherry operates as a senior secondary school, established 2001, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.4 LPA – ₹17.1 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Good Shepherd English School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Commerce roles in Karaikal.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Karaikal?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Karaikal. 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.

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About the school

Good Shepherd English School

Key facts about Good Shepherd English School

Key facts
Founded
2001
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
JOY JOSEPHINE
Affiliation #
2930006
Address
NO.15, MELAKASAKUDY, NEDUNGADU COMMUNE, KARAIKAL., No.15, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609603

Good Shepherd English School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in Karaikal, Puducherry.

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