HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy
- City
- Lakshadweep
- State
- Lakshadweep
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.0L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Lakshadweep — 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 Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy
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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 Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy in Lakshadweep, Lakshadweep. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy, established 1968, is a secondary school in Lakshadweep, Lakshadweep — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as HOD Commerce, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.0 LPA – ₹23.2 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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 Lakshadweep.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy
Key facts about Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy
- Founded
- 1968
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- MC MOHAMMED
- Affiliation #
- 3220004
Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in Lakshadweep, Lakshadweep.
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