HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Shemford Futuristic School
- City
- Cuddalore
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
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HOD Commerce
at Shemford Futuristic 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
Shemford Futuristic School requires a HOD Commerce in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. School profile: Shemford Futuristic School in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.3 LPA – ₹19.9 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Shemford Futuristic School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
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 Cuddalore.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — Shemford Futuristic School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Shemford Futuristic School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Shemford Futuristic School
Key facts about Shemford Futuristic School
- Founded
- 2014
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- LATHA A
- Affiliation #
- 1930696
Shemford Futuristic School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu.
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