HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Railway Higher Secondary School, Lumding, North Eastern Frontier Railway
- City
- Hojai
- State
- Assam
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Hojai — snapshot
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HOD Commerce
at Railway Higher Secondary School, Lumding, North Eastern Frontier Railway
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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
Railway Higher Secondary School, Lumding, North Eastern Frontier Railway is hiring a HOD Commerce in Hojai, Assam. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About Railway Higher Secondary School, Lumding, North Eastern Frontier Railway: a senior secondary institution in Hojai, Assam — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1948,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.4 LPA – ₹23.8 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Railway Higher Secondary School, Lumding, North Eastern Frontier Railway. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Railway Higher Secondary School, Lumding, North Eastern Frontier Railway follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — Railway Higher Secondary School, Lumding, North Eastern Frontier Railway"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Railway Higher Secondary School, Lumding, North Eastern Frontier Railway and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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 Hojai.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Railway Higher Secondary School, Lumding, North Eastern Frontier Railway
Key facts about Railway Higher Secondary School, Lumding, North Eastern Frontier Railway
- Founded
- 1948
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAM KRISHNA MAJUMDER
- Affiliation #
- 280102
Railway Higher Secondary School, Lumding, North Eastern Frontier Railway is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1948, located in Hojai, Assam.
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