HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
- City
- Karaikal
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.5L – ₹25.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Sept 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Karaikal — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- 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.
Job description
Overview
PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Karaikal, Puducherry is seeking a HOD Commerce who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya: a senior secondary institution in Karaikal, Puducherry — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1986,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the HOD Commerce owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.5 LPA – ₹25.3 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Karaikal?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Karaikal. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Can I negotiate the salary at PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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.
Does PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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 Karaikal.
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 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.
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Role details
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- 2
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Key facts about PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1986
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NANDAKUMAR R G
- Affiliation #
- 2940002
PM SHRI School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Karaikal, Puducherry.
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