HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Indus International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Sarjapura
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.9L – ₹19.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Bangalore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 23+ years.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a HOD Commerce at Indus International School in Bangalore, Sarjapura. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Indus International School in Bangalore, Sarjapura is a senior secondary institution — a IB-affiliated school, established 2003,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Commerce leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.9 LPA – ₹19.3 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Indus International School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Can I negotiate the salary at Indus International School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Where exactly is Indus International School located?
The school is in Bangalore, Sarjapura. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most IB schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Bangalore run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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Key facts about Indus International School
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 9:1
Indus International School is a senior secondary affiliated to IB Board, established in 2003, located in Bangalore, Sarjapura. Classes follow a 9:1 student–teacher ratio.
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