HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- New Era High School
- City
- Panchgani
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹9.1L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at New Era High School
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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
New Era High School is looking for a HOD Commerce in Panchgani, Maharashtra to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. New Era High School, established 1945, runs as a senior secondary campus in Panchgani, Maharashtra — 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. Context: the HOD Commerce reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.6 LPA – ₹9.1 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the New Era High School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
New Era High School
Key facts about New Era High School
- Founded
- 1945
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 1:8
New Era High School is a CBSE-affiliated school in Panchgani, Maharashtra. It celebrates 77 years of contribution to humanity via education and focuses on holistic development and moral upbringing. The school's long-standing tradition of excellence and its commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals have made it a respected school in the region. must fill with joy and wonder every well-wisher of New Era High School that it has reached an important milestone with the completion of 77 years of constructive contribution to the oneness of humanity via education, at such a crucial time when so many hearts from the far off corners of the world pray together for the entire humanity's wellbeing, healing and protection.
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