HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Govt High School Shimsha Kharboo (drass))
- City
- Kargil
- State
- Ladakh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Kargil — 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 Govt High School Shimsha Kharboo (drass))
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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
Govt High School Shimsha Kharboo (drass)) is hiring a HOD Commerce in Kargil, Ladakh. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Govt High School Shimsha Kharboo (drass)), established 1927, runs as a secondary campus in Kargil, Ladakh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as HOD Commerce, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.6 LPA – ₹12.4 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Govt High School Shimsha Kharboo (drass)) academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Kargil?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Kargil. 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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — Govt High School Shimsha Kharboo (drass))"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Govt High School Shimsha Kharboo (drass)) and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt High School Shimsha Kharboo (drass))
Key facts about Govt High School Shimsha Kharboo (drass))
- Founded
- 1927
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- MOHD SALEEM
- Affiliation #
- 3720072
Govt High School Shimsha Kharboo (drass)) is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1927, located in Kargil, Ladakh.
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