HOD Commerce
at Podar International School, Village Yadrav, Taluk Shirol, District Kolhapur 416146 · Kolhapur · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Podar International School, Village Yadrav, Taluk Shirol, District Kolhapur 416146
- City
- Kolhapur
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹14.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Kolhapur — 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
Podar International School, Village Yadrav, Taluk Shirol, District Kolhapur 416146 is hiring a HOD Commerce in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Podar International School, Village Yadrav, Taluk Shirol, District Kolhapur 416146, established 2016, is a secondary school in Kolhapur, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as HOD Commerce, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.3 LPA – ₹14.9 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Podar International School, Village Yadrav, Taluk Shirol, District Kolhapur 416146. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Where exactly is Podar International School, Village Yadrav, Taluk Shirol, District Kolhapur 416146 located?
The school is in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Kolhapur run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
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.
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 Kolhapur.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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Key facts about Podar International School, Village Yadrav, Taluk Shirol, District Kolhapur 416146
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- ISHWAR PATIL
- Affiliation #
- 1130868
Podar International School, Village Yadrav, Taluk Shirol, District Kolhapur 416146 is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
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