HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Sainik School
- City
- Vijayapura
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at Sainik 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
Sainik School invites applications for a HOD Commerce in Vijayapura, Karnataka. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Sainik School in Vijayapura, Karnataka functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1963,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Commerce leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.3 LPA – ₹15.3 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. Submit your application on this page and Sainik School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sainik School
Key facts about Sainik School
- Founded
- 1963
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- GROUP CAPTAIN RAJALAKSHMI PRITHVIRAJ
- Affiliation #
- 880001
Sainik School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1963, located in Vijayapura, Karnataka.
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