HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Govt High School, Karsan
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 22 May 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce
at Govt High School, Karsan
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 65+ years.
Job description
Overview
Govt High School, Karsan is hiring a HOD Commerce in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About the institution: Govt High School, Karsan in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a secondary setup, established 1961, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.1 LPA – ₹20.7 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and Govt High School, Karsan will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Is background verification done before joining?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Govt High School, Karsan
Key facts about Govt High School, Karsan
- Founded
- 1961
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- DHARAMENDER
- Affiliation #
- 2620072
Govt High School, Karsan is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1961, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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