HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Mayo College
- City
- Ajmer
- State
- Rajasthan
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at Mayo College
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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
Immediate opening: HOD Commerce at Mayo College in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Mayo College in Ajmer, Rajasthan: a senior secondary institution, established 1875, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as HOD Commerce, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.2 LPA – ₹20.1 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Mayo College. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce?
Most HOD Commerce roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Mayo College
Key facts about Mayo College
- Founded
- 1875
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 9:1
Founded in 1875, Mayo College is established among the top educational providers in the region. It is an only boys school that is located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Mayo offers spacious infrastructure and world-class boarding facilities. It is committed to teaching and practicing all the 12 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) laid down by the United Nations. Mayo has the highest intake of foreign exchange students among all schools in India. To provide students with an international perspective, every year our students participate in International Exchange Programmes and Projects in countries such as Australia, South Africa, Germany, France, the USA, and the UK. It has a large campus of 187 acres that includes various sports facilities like a gymnasium, sports infrastructures, hostels, and 3 separate mess facilities for student groups.
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