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HOD Commerce

₹8.6L – ₹9.2L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 7 Sept
Jalpaiguri, West Bengalfull-timePosted 5d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Holy Cross School
City
Jalpaiguri
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.6L – ₹9.2L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
7 Sept 2026
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HOD Commerce

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a HOD Commerce at Holy Cross School in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Holy Cross School in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2011,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as HOD Commerce, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹8.6 LPA – ₹9.2 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Holy Cross School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

What kind of professional development is offered?

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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Holy Cross School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Holy Cross School

Key facts about Holy Cross School

Key facts
Founded
2011
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Teresa Lakra
Affiliation #
2430210
Address
BALAIGACH, P.O. MANUAGANJ, P.S. RAJGANJ,, Balaigach, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735135

Holy Cross School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.

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