HOD Commerce

Join the faculty at Lake Ford School as a HOD Commerce in Kollam, Kerala. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Lake Ford School, established 2006, is a senior secondary campus in Kollam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the HOD Commerce reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Requirements:
• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.4 LPA – ₹20.7 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Lake Ford School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.