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HOD Commerce

₹13L – ₹24L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 7 Jul 4 days left
Dakshina Kannada, Karnatakafull-timePosted 48d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Little Star's Indian School
City
Dakshina Kannada
State
Karnataka
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹24L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
16 May 2026
Closing date
7 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Dakshina Kannada — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.6L
per year
Typical
₹18.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Little Star's Indian School is recruiting a HOD Commerce in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Little Star's Indian School in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka operates as a secondary school, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.6 LPA – ₹23.9 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Little Star's Indian School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Commerce job?

A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.

What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Dakshina Kannada?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Commerce pay in Dakshina Kannada 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.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

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About the school

Little Star's Indian School

Key facts about Little Star's Indian School

Key facts
Founded
2004
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
FREDERICK STANISLAUS VAZ
Affiliation #
830208
Address
VIDYAGIRI, KADAPALLA, MOODBIDRI, SOUTH KANNADA, Vidyagiri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, 574227

Little Star's Indian School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.

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