HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Raja Rammohan Roy Academy
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 22 May 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce
at Raja Rammohan Roy Academy
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 76+ years.
Job description
Overview
Raja Rammohan Roy Academy is looking for a HOD Commerce in Dehradun, Uttarakhand to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Raja Rammohan Roy Academy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 1950, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.5 LPA – ₹27.1 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. Submit your application here so Raja Rammohan Roy Academy can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
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Is school transport available for staff?
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How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Raja Rammohan Roy Academy
Key facts about Raja Rammohan Roy Academy
- Founded
- 1950
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Raja Rammohan Roy Academy started out as a preparatory boarding school for boys and girls at Caineville House in Mussoorie in 1950 and was first named Shishu Niketan. Within the span of a decade, the school emerged as a full fledged Senior Secondary School and was relocated to the sprawling campus in Clement Town, Dehradun where it resides today.
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