HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- International Indian School - Abu Dhabi
- City
- United Arab Emirates
- State
- Foreign Schools
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at International Indian School - Abu Dhabi
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Join International Indian School - Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools as our next HOD Commerce. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. School profile: International Indian School - Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools — a senior secondary setup, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.0 LPA – ₹10.9 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the International Indian School - Abu Dhabi hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working 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.
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.
How do I apply for this HOD Commerce vacancy?
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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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
International Indian School - Abu Dhabi
Key facts about International Indian School - Abu Dhabi
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Dr Beno P Kurien
- Affiliation #
- 6630209
International Indian School - Abu Dhabi is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools.
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