HOD Commerce

GPS International School· Est. 2006 · Cambridge · Ernakulam
₹8.1L – ₹17.5LCambridgefull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 22 Sep
● posted 12 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 2006.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CAMBRIDGE school

This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Ernakulam.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.1L – ₹17.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Commerce in Ernakulam

₹8.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.1L – ₹17.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

GPS International School has opened applications for a HOD Commerce in Ernakulam, Kerala. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. GPS International School in Ernakulam, Kerala operates as a senior secondary school — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Commerce leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.1 LPA – ₹17.5 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by GPS International School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
GPS International School
Cambridge · Senior Secondary · Ernakulam · Est. 2006 · 12:1 students per teacher
2006
FOUNDED
Cambridge
BOARD
Senior Secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
12:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Ernakulam, Kerala
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