HOD Commerce — Saraswathi Vidyalaya, Thiruvananthapuram

Saraswathi Vidyalaya in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is on the lookout for a HOD Commerce. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Saraswathi Vidyalaya in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1991,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Responsibilities:

• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹9.5 LPA – ₹10.8 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 on this page and Saraswathi Vidyalaya will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.