HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Govt Higher Secondary School Chuchot Shamma
- City
- Leh
- State
- Ladakh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Leh — snapshot
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HOD Commerce
at Govt Higher Secondary School Chuchot Shamma
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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
Immediate opening: HOD Commerce at Govt Higher Secondary School Chuchot Shamma in Leh, Ladakh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Govt Higher Secondary School Chuchot Shamma, established 1955, is a senior secondary school in Leh, Ladakh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.6 LPA – ₹12.0 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Govt Higher Secondary School Chuchot Shamma. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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 there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Where exactly is Govt Higher Secondary School Chuchot Shamma located?
The school is in Leh, Ladakh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt Higher Secondary School Chuchot Shamma
Key facts about Govt Higher Secondary School Chuchot Shamma
- Founded
- 1955
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Yahya Khan
- Affiliation #
- 3720133
Govt Higher Secondary School Chuchot Shamma is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1955, located in Leh, Ladakh.
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