HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Shivam Vidya Mandir High School and Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.8L – ₹13.4L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Sept 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Mumbai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 29+ years.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a HOD Commerce at Shivam Vidya Mandir High School and Junior College in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Shivam Vidya Mandir High School and Junior College in Mumbai, Maharashtra functions as a senior secondary institution — a State Board-affiliated school, established 1997,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.8 LPA – ₹13.4 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Shivam Vidya Mandir High School and Junior College reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Can I negotiate the salary at Shivam Vidya Mandir High School and Junior College?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
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.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Mumbai run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
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Key facts about Shivam Vidya Mandir High School and Junior College
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
Shivam Vidya Mandir High School and Junior College is a senior secondary affiliated to State Board, established in 1997, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Classes follow a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.
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