HOD Commerce — Orchids The International School Vacancy at Orchids The International School, Chennai
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Commerce — Orchids The International School — Orchids The International School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Orchids The International School, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Manapakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Orchids The International School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
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.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
About Orchids The International School
Orchids The International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Manapakkam, Chennai.
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