HOD Commerce

Join Roots Country School in Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla as our next HOD Commerce. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Roots Country School, established 2003, is a senior secondary campus in Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the HOD Commerce is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Requirements:
• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.5 LPA – ₹28.5 LPA).
• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Roots Country School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.