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HOD Commerce

at Heartfulness International School · Chennai · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹11.5L – ₹18.0L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 19 Aug
Chennai, Chennaifull-timePosted 14d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Heartfulness International School
City
Chennai
State
Chennai
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11.5L – ₹18.0L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
19 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Chennai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.5L
per year
Typical
₹14.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for HOD Commerce at Heartfulness International School

Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.

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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Heartfulness International School in Chennai, Chennai is hiring a HOD Commerce. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Heartfulness International School, established 2005, is a senior secondary campus in Chennai, Chennai — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. What the role looks like: the HOD Commerce owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.5 LPA – ₹18.0 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Heartfulness International School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Heartfulness International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

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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.

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.

Can I negotiate the salary at Heartfulness International School?

Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Most reputable schools in Chennai run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

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About the school

Heartfulness International School

Key facts about Heartfulness International School

Key facts
Founded
2005
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
15:1
Address
79, Omega School Road, Pallavaram Road, Kovur Post, 79, Omega School Road, Pallavaram Road, Kovur Post, Chennai, Chennai, 600128

Heartfulness International School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Chennai, Chennai. Classes follow a 15:1 student–teacher ratio.

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