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Expected joining: April 2027 session.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.", "datePosted": "2026-09-16T12:22:58.21+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/st-pauls-college-cantonment-lucknow#school", "name": "St. Paul's College", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/st-pauls-college-cantonment-lucknow", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/dcf4588c-da05-4064-9202-16255cabd837.png", "sameAs": "https://stpaulcollege.edu.in/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "10, Subhash Marg, Cantonment", "addressLocality": "Lucknow", "addressRegion": "Uttar Pradesh", "postalCode": "226002" }, "foundingDate": "1957" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-commerce-st-pauls-college-cantonment-lucknow-lucknow-38607dae", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-commerce-st-pauls-college-cantonment-lucknow-lucknow-38607dae", "validThrough": "2026-12-25T12:22:58.210Z", "dateModified": "2026-09-23T03:27:55.060299+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "10, Subhash Marg, Cantonment", "addressLocality": "Lucknow", "addressRegion": "Uttar Pradesh", "postalCode": "226002" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "MONTH", "minValue": 82000, "maxValue": 160500 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "jobBenefits": "Wifi; Washrooms; Art and Craft; Dance; Gardening; Debate; Picnics and excursion; Music; Drama; Library/Reading Room; Playground; Science Lab", "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 60 } }, "board": "ICSE", "schoolType": "Day School", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "St. Paul's College, established 1957, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Commerce. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹9.8 LPA–₹19.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.", "aboutTheRole": "This HOD role is for a senior teacher ready to set the standard for the subject and coach a small team to deliver it consistently.", "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 Lucknow", "body": "Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification." }, { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status." }, { "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." }, { "q": "Is English fluency required?", "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected." }, { "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?", "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"HOD Commerce — St. Paul's College\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?", "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Lucknow?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Commerce pay in Lucknow rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "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": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes." } ] }