HOD Commerce — Mountcrest Academy Vacancy at Mountcrest Academy, Bangalore
Mountcrest AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Mountcrest Academy
- School
- Mountcrest Academy
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Commerce — Mountcrest Academy — Mountcrest Academy , Bangalore, Karnataka. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: IGCSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Mountcrest Academy , a IGCSE school in Bangalore, 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: Mountcrest Academy is a IGCSE Day School in HBR Layout, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Mountcrest Academy
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in an IGCSE school
Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most Cambridge / IGCSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
About Mountcrest Academy
Mountcrest Academy is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Mountcrest Academy is a IGCSE Day School in HBR Layout, Bangalore.
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