Kolkata: HOD Commerce — Orchids The International School Job at Orchids The International School
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹9.4L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Commerce — Orchids The International School at Orchids The International School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 7+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Orchids The International School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, 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 New Town, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Orchids The International School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce — Orchids The International School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How do I apply for this HOD Commerce — Orchids The International School vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
About Orchids The International School
Orchids The International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
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