HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Seven Hills Residential School
- City
- Sambalpur
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Sambalpur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Commerce
at Seven Hills Residential School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 18+ years.
Job description
Overview
Seven Hills Residential School in Sambalpur, Odisha is seeking a HOD Commerce who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Seven Hills Residential School, established 2008, is a senior secondary school in Sambalpur, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as HOD Commerce, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹8.2 LPA – ₹15.4 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Seven Hills Residential School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Commerce roles in Sambalpur.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — Seven Hills Residential School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Seven Hills Residential School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Sambalpur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Sambalpur. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Seven Hills Residential School
Key facts about Seven Hills Residential School
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- VYAKARANAM SHAILAJA
- Affiliation #
- 1530155
Seven Hills Residential School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Sambalpur, Odisha.
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