Kolkata: HOD Commerce — Oxford House School Job at Oxford House School
Oxford House SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Oxford House School
- School
- Oxford House School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.1L – ₹7.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Oxford House School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Commerce — Oxford House School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 25+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Oxford House School, a State Board 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: Oxford House School is a State Board Day School in Haltu, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Oxford House 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 STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce — Oxford House School?
Most HOD Commerce — Oxford House School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About Oxford House School
Oxford House School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2001, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Oxford House School is a State Board Day School in Haltu, Kolkata.
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