HOD Commerce — Head Start Educational Academy Opening — Head Start Educational Academy, Bangalore

Head Start Educational Academy
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹13L – ₹21L / yrIGCSE9–14 yrs expPosted 24d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce — Head Start Educational Academy
School
Head Start Educational Academy
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
IGCSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹21L per year
Experience
9–14 years
Posted
28 May 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School

Job description

Overview

Day to day, the HOD Commerce — Head Start Educational Academy at Head Start Educational Academy will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: IGCSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Head Start Educational Academy, a IGCSE school in Bangalore, is hiring a HOD Commerce.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
  • Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
  • Monitor student academic outcomes
  • Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters

Requirements:

  • 5-12 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching

About the school: Head Start Educational Academy is a IGCSE Day School in Dommasandra, Bangalore.

What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Head Start Educational Academy

Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.

Working in an IGCSE school

Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Bangalore

Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.

Common questions about this role

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

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.

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.

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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.

About Head Start Educational Academy

Head Start Educational Academy is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Head Start Educational Academy is a IGCSE Day School in Dommasandra, Bangalore.

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Working at Head Start Educational Academy

Perks

TransportationArt and CraftDanceDramaPicnics and excursionDebateGardeningCafeteria/CanteenLibrary/Reading RoomPlaygroundAuditorium/Media RoomScience Lab