{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-commerce-dr-d-y-patil-vidyaniketan-school-865-a-ward-1052-kolhapur-170f07b1", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyaniketan School", "value": "40c2d3c4-ac9f-4424-97a6-592979a34e42" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "CBSE" } ], "title": "HOD Commerce", "description": "Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyaniketan School, established 2018, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The school is hiring a HOD Commerce. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹11.5 LPA–₹11.7 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:\n- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.", "datePosted": "2026-09-12T17:07:07+00:00", "employmentType": "CONTRACTOR", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/dr-d-y-patil-vidyaniketan-school-865-a-ward-1052#school", "name": "Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyaniketan School", "url": "http://www.dypvidyaniketan.edu.in", "sameAs": [ "http://www.dypvidyaniketan.edu.in", "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/dr-d-y-patil-vidyaniketan-school-865-a-ward-1052" ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "865 A WARD, SALOKHENAGAR, KOLHAPUR.", "addressLocality": "Kolhapur", "addressRegion": "Maharashtra", "postalCode": "416007" }, "foundingDate": "2018" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-commerce-dr-d-y-patil-vidyaniketan-school-865-a-ward-1052-kolhapur-170f07b1", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-commerce-dr-d-y-patil-vidyaniketan-school-865-a-ward-1052-kolhapur-170f07b1", "validThrough": "2026-12-11T17:07:07+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-09-22T23:51:35.754537+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "865 A WARD, SALOKHENAGAR, KOLHAPUR.", "addressLocality": "Kolhapur", "addressRegion": "Maharashtra", "postalCode": "416007" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 1150000, "maxValue": 1171000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 2, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 84 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Secondary Level Private", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyaniketan School, established 2018, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The school is hiring a HOD Commerce. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹11.5 LPA–₹11.7 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:\n• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.", "aboutTheRole": "Lead the subject department as HOD: hire well, coach often, moderate assessments and own subject-level results.", "dayToDay": [ "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." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce", "body": "Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "What is the leave policy?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Where exactly is Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyaniketan School located?", "a": "The school is in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference." }, { "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?", "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Kolhapur), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side." }, { "q": "How big are the classes?", "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Kolhapur?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Commerce pay in Kolhapur rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses." }, { "q": "Is background verification done before joining?", "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready." }, { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime." }, { "q": "What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?", "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience." }, { "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?", "a": "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." } ] }