HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Himalayan International Residential School
- City
- Siliguri
- State
- Jalpaiguri
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.5L – ₹15.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
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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
Himalayan International Residential School in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri is on the lookout for a HOD Commerce. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About Himalayan International Residential School in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri: a senior secondary institution, established 1997, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.5 LPA – ₹15.2 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Himalayan International Residential School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Himalayan International Residential School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
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Key facts about Himalayan International Residential School
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
The Himalayan International Residential School (HIRS) is located at Rajganj in West Bengal, India. Regarded as the Best Boarding Cum Day School in Siliguri is a co-educational school that offers education from nursery to grade 12. The school is affiliated CBSE, New Delhi, and XSEED Singapore, which guarantee a curriculum that is both globally informed and results-oriented, consistently achieving 100% results The school was established In 1997 and is managed by the Himalayan Institute of Education & Research. With the campus spread over an area of 120 acres the school has a residential facility for boys and girls separately. It offers a variety of facilities, including a library, technology center, sports facility, music room, and audio-visual room with tech-enabled classrooms accommodating 30 students per class. Has a teacher-student ratio of 20:1 ensuring personalized attention to every child.
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