HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- KLM International School
- City
- Pathankot
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Pathankot — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Commerce
at KLM International School
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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
KLM International School has opened applications for a HOD Commerce in Pathankot, Punjab. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. KLM International School in Pathankot, Punjab functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.4 LPA – ₹24.0 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by KLM International School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Commerce job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
KLM International School
Key facts about KLM International School
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
Recognising its historic foundation ,Sh. Kundan Lal Mahajan’s main aim was to serve the community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Indian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning of faith, and promotes Indian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils. KLM foundation was lead in 1997 by Mrs Ravneet kaur IAS Gurdaspur. The students of KLM are born to lead.We aim for our children to realise their potential and develop lifelong learning skills. We help our children learn that courtesy, good manners and consideration for others are very important qualities. We want our children to become independent learners, to develop enquiring minds, to question and argue rationally and to communicate clearly and confidently. We celebrate diversity and provide a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning atmosphere in our school where every child is valued. We actively reject any form of discrimination.
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