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HOD Commerce

₹12L – ₹26L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 14 Aug
Pune, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 13d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Podar International School Chakan
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹26L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
14 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Pune — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.1L
per year
Typical
₹18.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.7L
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

Podar International School Chakan is hiring a HOD Commerce in Pune, Maharashtra. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Podar International School Chakan in Pune, Maharashtra operates as a secondary school, established 2009, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Commerce leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.1 LPA – ₹25.7 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Podar International School Chakan. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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.

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.

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Role details

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About the school

Podar International School Chakan

Key facts about Podar International School Chakan

Key facts
Founded
2009
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Simran S Kaur
Affiliation #
1130309
Address
AMBE THAN,TALUKA KHED, Ambe Than, Pune, Maharashtra, 410501

Podar International School Chakan is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

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