Kolkata: HOD Commerce — Indus Valley World School Job at Indus Valley World School
Indus Valley World SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Indus Valley World School
- School
- Indus Valley World School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 9–13 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Indus Valley World School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Commerce — Indus Valley World School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 18+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Indus Valley World School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Indus Valley World School is a CBSE Day School in Pancha Sayar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Indus Valley World School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce — Indus Valley World School?
Most HOD Commerce — Indus Valley World School 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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
About Indus Valley World School
Indus Valley World School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Indus Valley World School is a CBSE Day School in Pancha Sayar, Kolkata.
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