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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n- Own subject delivery across the assigned classes.\n- Differentiate instruction so mixed-ability classrooms see steady progress.\n- Design classroom assessments and support the examination cycle.\n- Maintain academic records on the school's ERP.\n- Support events, exhibitions, and parent meetings as needed.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.\n- Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.\n- Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.\n- Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.", "datePosted": "2026-11-06T14:17:40.672+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/the-sobha-academy-kuruvai-road-1223#school", "name": "The Sobha Academy", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/the-sobha-academy-kuruvai-road-1223", "sameAs": "http://thesobhaacademy.com/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "KURUVAI ROAD, PANNIYANKARA P.O, VADAKKENCHERY, PALAKKAD DISTRICT, KERALA, PIN-678683", "addressLocality": "Palakkad", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "678683" }, "foundingDate": "2007" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pgt-commerce-the-sobha-academy-kuruvai-road-1223-palakkad-db6c6594-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/pgt-commerce-the-sobha-academy-kuruvai-road-1223-palakkad-db6c6594-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-02-14T14:17:40.672Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-08T21:08:10.896122+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "KURUVAI ROAD, PANNIYANKARA P.O, VADAKKENCHERY, PALAKKAD DISTRICT, KERALA, PIN-678683", "addressLocality": "Palakkad", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "678683" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 281000, "maxValue": 294000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 3, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 36 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "The Sobha Academy, established 2007, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Palakkad, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a PGT Commerce. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.8 LPA–₹2.9 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n• Own subject delivery across the assigned classes.\n• Differentiate instruction so mixed-ability classrooms see steady progress.\n• Design classroom assessments and support the examination cycle.\n• Maintain academic records on the school's ERP.\n• Support events, exhibitions, and parent meetings as needed.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.\n• Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.\n• Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.\n• Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.", "aboutTheRole": "This PGT role is for an experienced subject teacher who enjoys mentoring late-teen students through one of the most important academic years of their life.", "dayToDay": [ "Set, moderate and grade pre-board and board-aligned question papers.", "Teach senior-secondary classes (Grades XI–XII) to board standard.", "Guide students on competitive-exam strategy where relevant to the subject.", "Run doubt-clearing sessions and one-on-one mentoring for board years.", "Maintain detailed answer-script feedback and improvement plans." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a PGT Commerce", "body": "Teach senior-secondary classes (XI–XII), prepare students for board exams, set and moderate question papers, and mentor career-stage students." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?", "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter." }, { "q": "What is the average PGT Commerce salary in Palakkad?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, PGT Commerce pay in Palakkad rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?", "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor." }, { "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term." }, { "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?", "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Palakkad), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side." }, { "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." }, { "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?", "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role." }, { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation." } ] }