HOD Commerce
GPS International School· Est. 2006 · Cambridge · Ernakulam
₹8.1L – ₹17.5LCambridgefull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 13 Dec
● posted 14 Sep
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 2006.
What you'll handle
·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.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Ernakulam.
Salary & benefits
₹8.1L – ₹17.5L / yr
Pay benchmark — HOD Commerce in Ernakulam
₹8.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.1L – ₹17.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
GPS International School, established 2006, is a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Ernakulam, Kerala. The school is hiring a HOD Commerce. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹8.1 LPA–₹17.5 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
GPS International School
Cambridge · Ernakulam · Est. 2006 · 12:1 students per teacher
2006
FOUNDED
Cambridge
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
12:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Ernakulam, Kerala