HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Our Own High School
- City
- United Arab Emirates
- State
- Foreign Schools
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹26L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at Our Own High School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 58+ years.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a HOD Commerce at Our Own High School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About the institution: Our Own High School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools — a senior secondary setup, established 1968, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as HOD Commerce, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.4 LPA – ₹25.5 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Our Own High School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Our Own High School
Key facts about Our Own High School
- Founded
- 1968
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Anjuli Murthy
- Affiliation #
- 6630054
Our Own High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools.
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