HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Kimmins High School
- City
- Panchgani
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Sept 2026
HOD Commerce
at Kimmins High School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Kimmins High School is hiring a HOD Commerce in Panchgani, Maharashtra. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Kimmins High School, established 1898, is a senior secondary campus in Panchgani, Maharashtra — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the HOD Commerce is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹13.0 LPA – ₹18.4 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so Kimmins High School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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 qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce?
Most HOD Commerce 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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Kimmins High School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Kimmins High School
Key facts about Kimmins High School
- Founded
- 1898
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 20:1
Welcome to Kimmins High School, where excellence meets compassion and innovation thrives in a nurturing environment. Founded over a century ago by Miss Alice Emilie Kimmins, affectionately known as “The Mother of Panchgani,” our institution has been a beacon of education and service since its inception. Guided by our motto of selfless service, integrity, hard work, and concern for others, Kimmins High School is dedicated to empowering students to achieve their individual goals while fostering a deep sense of compassion and responsibility towards others. With a rich history steeped in resilience and dedication, we strive to provide a holistic educational experience that prepares our students not only for academic success but also for a life of purpose and contribution to society.
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