HOD Commerce
at Max The Gurukul · Karnal · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Max The Gurukul
- City
- Karnal
- State
- haryana-boarding-schools karnal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
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HOD Commerce
at Max The Gurukul
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- 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
Max The Gurukul in Karnal, haryana-boarding-schools karnal is accepting applications for a HOD Commerce. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Max The Gurukul, established 2023, runs as a senior secondary campus in Karnal, haryana-boarding-schools karnal — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.1 LPA – ₹23.5 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Max The Gurukul academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How do I apply for this HOD Commerce vacancy?
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Is school transport available for staff?
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Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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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.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Commerce job?
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Does Max The Gurukul help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Karnal offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Max The Gurukul
Key facts about Max The Gurukul
- Founded
- 2023
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
Max - The Gurukul is an English-Medium Residential school. It provides hostel facility to the boys from 5 class onwards. The school campus is spread over an expanse of about 8.5 acres in an ambiance which is away from the noise and pollution of city life. The school building is a multistoried building which consists Large & Airy Classrooms, Knowledgeful Library, well equipped Science Lab, Computer Lab, Mathematics Lab, Fully AirConditioned Hostels, Hygienic Mess, Germ free Toilets, Medical Facility, indoor & outdoor games facilities etc. The school runs auxiliary programs under the name Pro-Max competitive classes to prepare the students for all types of Olympiads and Competitive Exams like NDA, IIT-JEE, NEET, CAT etc. Max – The Gurukul is a school which is to be affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi, so, it has been developed in order to fulfill all the guidelines of the board
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