HOD Commerce
Shimla Public School· Est. 1979 · ICSE · Shimla
₹9.8L – ₹14.8LICSEcontractOn-site7–9 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 14 Dec
● posted 15 Sep
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1979.
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 an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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 Shimla.
Salary & benefits
₹9.8L – ₹14.8L / yr
Pay benchmark — HOD Commerce in Shimla
₹9.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.8L – ₹14.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
Shimla Public School, established 1979, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated secondary school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The school is hiring a HOD Commerce. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹9.8 LPA–₹14.8 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.
Shimla Public School
ICSE · Shimla · Est. 1979 · 30:1 students per teacher
1979
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh