PGT Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- PGT Commerce
- School
- Himalayan International Residential School
- City
- Siliguri
- State
- Jalpaiguri
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
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- 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 is hiring a PGT Commerce in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Himalayan International Residential School, established 1997, is a senior secondary school in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as PGT Commerce, you own day-to-day classroom delivery for the assigned grades and sections — lesson planning, teaching, assessment design, and student feedback within the school's academic framework. Day to day, you will:
- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.
- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.
- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.
- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.
- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Qualifications and skills:
- Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.
- Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.
- Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.
- Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.
- Punctuality, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹4.0 LPA – ₹5.4 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application here so Himalayan International Residential School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
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.
How much experience do I need for this PGT Commerce role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
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.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
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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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