HOD Commerce — Nalanda Convent School Opening — Nalanda Convent School, Delhi

Delhi, Delhifull-time₹8.4L – ₹12L / yrCBSE7–10 yrs expPosted 9d ago

Role: HOD Commerce — Nalanda Convent School
School: Nalanda Convent School
City: Delhi
State: Delhi
Board: CBSE
School type: Day School
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: ₹8.4L – ₹12L per year
Experience: 7–10 years
Posted: 12 Jun 2026
Closing date: 18 Aug 2026

Day School

Est. 2009

Job description

Overview

Now hiring: HOD Commerce — Nalanda Convent School — Nalanda Convent School, Delhi, Delhi. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 17+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Nalanda Convent School, a CBSE school in Delhi, 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: Nalanda Convent School is a CBSE Day School in Badarpur, Delhi.

What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Nalanda Convent School

Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.

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

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Delhi

Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.

Common questions about this role

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.