HOD Commerce
at Kaivalya Vidya Niketan · Pune · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Kaivalya Vidya Niketan
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
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HOD Commerce
at Kaivalya Vidya Niketan
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- 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
Immediate opening: HOD Commerce at Kaivalya Vidya Niketan in Pune, Maharashtra. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Kaivalya Vidya Niketan, established 2011, is a senior secondary school in Pune, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as HOD Commerce, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.1 LPA – ₹15.9 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Kaivalya Vidya Niketan receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
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Can I negotiate the salary at Kaivalya Vidya Niketan?
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What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?
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When are increments and bonuses given?
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
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Kaivalya Vidya Niketan
Key facts about Kaivalya Vidya Niketan
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Bharati Kawade
- Affiliation #
- 1130371
Kaivalya Vidya Niketan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
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