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HOD Commerce

at Infant Jesus Public School · Kottayam · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹12L – ₹28L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 28 Aug
Kottayam, KeralacontractPosted 11d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Infant Jesus Public School
City
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹12L – ₹28L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
22 Jun 2026
Closing date
28 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Kottayam — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.5L
per year
Typical
₹19.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹28.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

at Infant Jesus Public School

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 27+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a HOD Commerce at Infant Jesus Public School in Kottayam, Kerala. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Infant Jesus Public School in Kottayam, Kerala operates as a secondary school, established 1999, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the HOD Commerce owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.5 LPA – ₹28.4 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Infant Jesus Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — Infant Jesus Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Infant Jesus Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

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.

Can I negotiate the salary at Infant Jesus Public 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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Infant Jesus Public School

Key facts about Infant Jesus Public School

Key facts
Founded
1999
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Rani Joseph
Affiliation #
930878
Address
KIDANGOOR P.O. PALA KOTTAYAM KERALA, Kidangoor P.o. Pala, Kottayam, Kerala, 686572

Infant Jesus Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in Kottayam, Kerala.

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