HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Saraswati Vidya Mandir
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at Saraswati Vidya Mandir
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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
Saraswati Vidya Mandir is hiring a HOD Commerce in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Saraswati Vidya Mandir, established 1994, is a senior secondary campus in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. What the role looks like: the HOD Commerce owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.5 LPA – ₹24.0 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Saraswati Vidya Mandir. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is school transport available for staff?
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Saraswati Vidya Mandir
Key facts about Saraswati Vidya Mandir
- Founded
- 1994
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The school was opened in 1988-89 in a rented building in village Anji (Vikasnagar) by Himachla Shiksha Samiti. In 1992, the land for the construction of school was bought and in 1993 the construction was started. Earlier the school was affiliated to Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education Dharamshala and after 2003 it has been affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (C B S E) .The school has 66 spacious rooms which accommodates all classes from Nursery to 10+2. So there is fully developed laboratories, smart class, library and a reading room. The school also has a huge computer room and staff room for teachers.
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