HOD Commerce
at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ramachandraghat Khowai · West Tripura · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ramachandraghat Khowai
- City
- West Tripura
- State
- Tripura
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹10.8L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in West Tripura — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- 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.
Job description
Overview
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ramachandraghat Khowai in West Tripura, Tripura is hiring a HOD Commerce. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ramachandraghat Khowai in West Tripura, Tripura functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1988,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.0 LPA – ₹10.8 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ramachandraghat Khowai. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in West Tripura?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Commerce pay in West Tripura varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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 questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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Key facts about Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ramachandraghat Khowai
- Founded
- 1988
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ARPITA SHUKLA
- Affiliation #
- 2040001
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ramachandraghat Khowai is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1988, located in West Tripura, Tripura.
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