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HOD Commerce

₹10L – ₹21L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 8 Aug
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 9d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Sherwood Hall SR SEC School
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹21L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
8 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Chennai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.2L
per year
Typical
₹15.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

at Sherwood Hall SR SEC 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Sherwood Hall SR SEC School as a HOD Commerce in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Sherwood Hall SR SEC School, established 1971, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.2 LPA – ₹21.2 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Sherwood Hall SR SEC School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

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.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

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.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Sherwood Hall SR SEC School

Key facts about Sherwood Hall SR SEC School

Key facts
Founded
1971
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
P DIVA KRISHNA
Affiliation #
1930022
Address
4 HARRINGTON ROAD 13TH AVENUE CHETPET CHENNAI TAMIL NADU, 4 Harrington Road, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600031

Sherwood Hall SR SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1971, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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