HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Nirmala English Medium SR SEC School
- City
- Balod
- State
- Chattisgarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Balod — snapshot
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HOD Commerce
at Nirmala English Medium SR SEC 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
Nirmala English Medium SR SEC School in Balod, Chattisgarh is inviting applications for a HOD Commerce. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. School profile: Nirmala English Medium SR SEC School in Balod, Chattisgarh — a senior secondary setup, established 1968, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the HOD Commerce is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹8.6 LPA – ₹17.0 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Nirmala English Medium SR SEC School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — Nirmala English Medium SR SEC School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Nirmala English Medium SR SEC School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Nirmala English Medium SR SEC School
Key facts about Nirmala English Medium SR SEC School
- Founded
- 1968
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SR SWAPNA VARGHESE
- Affiliation #
- 3330007
Nirmala English Medium SR SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in Balod, Chattisgarh.
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