{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/sacred-heart-day-high-school-barrackpore-kolkata-hod-commerce-cdb4b7", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Sacred Heart Day High School", "value": "9abdf6f5-f42c-4204-b131-f6d0e4bc1a29" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "State Board" } ], "title": "HOD Commerce — Sacred Heart Day High School", "description": "Sacred Heart Day High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Commerce.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers\n- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design\n- Monitor student academic outcomes\n- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters\n\nRequirements:\n- 5-12 years of relevant experience\n- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching\n\nAbout the school:\n

At Sacred Heart Day High School we cultivate an environment where academic brilliance, character development, and compassionate values converge.

", "datePosted": "2026-05-29T14:40:35.99088+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "#org:795cb56c-ea60-4ff8-8522-a2467a0b538f", "name": "Sacred Heart Day High School", "url": "https://sacredheartdayhighschool.in/", "logo": "/api/media/logos/795cb56c-ea60-4ff8-8522-a2467a0b538f.webp", "sameAs": [ "https://sacredheartdayhighschool.in/", "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/sacred-heart-day-high-school-barrackpore-kolkata" ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "58, SN Banerjee Rd, Cantonment, Barrackpore", "addressLocality": "Kolkata", "addressRegion": "West Bengal", "postalCode": "700120" }, "foundingDate": "1990" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/sacred-heart-day-high-school-barrackpore-kolkata-hod-commerce-cdb4b7", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/sacred-heart-day-high-school-barrackpore-kolkata-hod-commerce-cdb4b7", "validThrough": "2026-08-18T14:32:33.378588+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-06-30T12:47:33.071222+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "58, SN Banerjee Rd, Cantonment, Barrackpore", "addressLocality": "Kolkata", "addressRegion": "West Bengal", "postalCode": "700120" } }, "applicantLocationRequirements": { "@type": "Country", "name": "India" }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 500000, "maxValue": 750000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "jobBenefits": "Medical Room; Day care; Transportation; AC Classes; Wifi; Smart Classes; Debate; Picnics and excursion; Music; Drama; Art and Craft; Dance", "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 72 } }, "board": "State Board", "schoolType": "Day School", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Sacred Heart Day High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Commerce.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the subject department and mentor teachers\n• Drive curriculum planning and assessment design\n• Monitor student academic outcomes\n• Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters\n\nRequirements:\n• 5-12 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching\n\nAbout the school:\nAt Sacred Heart Day High School we cultivate an environment where academic brilliance, character development, and compassionate values converge.", "aboutTheRole": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady results.", "dayToDay": [ "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.", "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.", "Run weekly department meetings.", "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.", "Own subject-level board results and improvement plans." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Sacred Heart Day High School", "body": "Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school", "body": "This is a **state-board** school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata", "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." }, { "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?", "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned." }, { "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?", "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted." }, { "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce — Sacred Heart Day High School role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"HOD Commerce — Sacred Heart Day High School — Sacred Heart Day High School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce — Sacred Heart Day High School?", "a": "Most HOD Commerce — Sacred Heart Day High School 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." }, { "q": "Is accommodation provided?", "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview." }, { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "How big are the classes?", "a": "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." } ] }