Modern Senior Secondary School is hiring a HOD Commerce — Modern Senior Secondary School in Chennai
Modern Senior Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Modern Senior Secondary School
- School
- Modern Senior Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Modern Senior Secondary School (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a HOD Commerce — Modern Senior Secondary School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 57+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Modern Senior Secondary School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Modern Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Nanganallur, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Modern Senior Secondary School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce — Modern Senior Secondary School?
Most HOD Commerce — Modern Senior Secondary School 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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
About Modern Senior Secondary School
Modern Senior Secondary School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1969, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Modern Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Nanganallur, Chennai.
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