HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- R.p.a Central School
- City
- Kanyakumari
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at R.p.a Central School
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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
R.p.a Central School is recruiting a HOD Commerce in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. R.p.a Central School, established 2017, is a senior secondary school in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.7 LPA – ₹9.0 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with R.p.a Central School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?
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What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce?
Most HOD Commerce roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
R.p.a Central School
Key facts about R.p.a Central School
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- K SHEELA KUMARY
- Affiliation #
- 1931187
R.p.a Central School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu.
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