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HOD Commerce

₹11L – ₹12L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Patna, Biharfull-timePosted 7d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Pleasant Valley School
City
Patna
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹12L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
26 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Patna — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.0L
per year
Typical
₹11.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹12.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join Pleasant Valley School in Patna, Bihar as our next HOD Commerce. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. School profile: Pleasant Valley School in Patna, Bihar — a senior secondary setup, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.0 LPA – ₹12.0 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Pleasant Valley School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Commerce roles in Patna.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

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Role details

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About the school

Pleasant Valley School

Key facts about Pleasant Valley School

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
CHANDRASHEKHAR AZAD
Affiliation #
331014
Address
OPP. SBI SANDALPUR, KUMHRAR, PATNA-06, Opp. Sbi Sandalpur, Patna, Bihar, 800006

Pleasant Valley School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Patna, Bihar.

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