HOD Commerce — Novel International School-jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Est. 2006 · senior secondary · English medium · Po Box 4596
₹8.9L – ₹19.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 13 Nov
● posted 23 Jun

Job description

Overview

Novel International School-jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Schools is accepting applications for a HOD Commerce. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. School profile: Novel International School-jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Schools — a senior secondary setup, established 2006, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Commerce leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.9 LPA – ₹19.8 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and Novel International School-jeddah will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Saudi Arabia.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Novel International School-jeddah
CBSE · Saudi Arabia · Est. 2006
2006
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MOHAMMED SHAFEEQUE PM
PRINCIPAL
5730020
AFFILIATION
Saudi Arabia, Foreign Schools
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