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The school is hiring a HOD Commerce. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹11.8 LPA–₹25.8 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What you will do:\n• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Qualifications and skills:\n• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.\n• Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.", "aboutTheRole": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady 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": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in an ICSE school", "body": "This is an **ICSE/ISC** school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata", "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward." }, { "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": "What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce?", "a": "Most HOD Commerce roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply." }, { "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?", "a": "Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Nava Nalanda High School?", "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (ICSE/ISC) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification." }, { "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 does a typical day look like?", "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty." }, { "q": "Where exactly is Nava Nalanda High School located?", "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference." }, { "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?", "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor." }, { "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?", "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing." } ] }