HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- New Stepping Stones School
- City
- Muzaffarnagar
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹26L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Muzaffarnagar — snapshot
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Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Commerce
at New Stepping Stones School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 34+ years.
Job description
Overview
New Stepping Stones School has opened applications for a HOD Commerce in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. New Stepping Stones School in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1992,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.4 LPA – ₹25.7 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with New Stepping Stones School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
New Stepping Stones School
Key facts about New Stepping Stones School
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Mrs.Mamta Tyagi
- Affiliation #
- 2130754
New Stepping Stones School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
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