Orchids The International School is hiring a HOD Commerce — Orchids The International School in 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
- ₹9.5L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Commerce — Orchids The International School at Orchids The International School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
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 Velachery, 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
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 Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
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.
Where exactly is Orchids The International School located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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 Velachery, Chennai.
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