HOD Commerce
at Orchids The International School, Marve Road · Mumbai · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Orchids The International School, Marve Road
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Jul 20267 days left
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HOD Commerce
at Orchids The International School, Marve Road
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Closing in 7 days — shortlisting this week.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a HOD Commerce at Orchids The International School, Marve Road in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About Orchids The International School, Marve Road in Mumbai, Maharashtra: a secondary institution, established 2015, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: as HOD Commerce, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.1 LPA – ₹22.0 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Orchids The International School, Marve Road academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
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 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.
What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Commerce roles in Mumbai.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Orchids The International School, Marve Road
Key facts about Orchids The International School, Marve Road
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Japashree Mukherjee
- Affiliation #
- 1130670
Orchids The International School, Marve Road is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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