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HOD Commerce

at Mahlara Public School · Kozhikode · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.5L – ₹12L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Kozhikode, Keralapart-timePosted 10d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Mahlara Public School
City
Kozhikode
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹9.5L – ₹12L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Kozhikode — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.5L
per year
Typical
₹10.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

at Mahlara Public School

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 31+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a HOD Commerce at Mahlara Public School in Kozhikode, Kerala. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Mahlara Public School in Kozhikode, Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1995,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.5 LPA – ₹11.6 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Mahlara Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

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

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — Mahlara Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Mahlara Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?

Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this HOD Commerce listing is usually welcome.

How will I know if my application is being reviewed?

You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.

What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Commerce roles in Kozhikode.

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.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

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.

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Mahlara Public School

Key facts about Mahlara Public School

Key facts
Founded
1995
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
JAMSHEER K
Affiliation #
930746
Address
PARAMMAL MAVOOR KOZHIKODE DISTT KERALA, Parammal Mavoor Distt, Kozhikode, Kerala, 673661

Mahlara Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Kozhikode, Kerala.

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