HOD Commerce
at Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul · Raipur · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul
- City
- Raipur
- State
- Chhattisgarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Raipur — 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 Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul
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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
Applications are invited for a HOD Commerce at Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul, established 1997, runs as a secondary campus in Raipur, Chhattisgarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the HOD Commerce is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.3 LPA – ₹12.7 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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.
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 Raipur.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Raipur 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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul
Key facts about Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
With the vision to provide modern education using Edtech, Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul International School is proud to be placed as one of the best schools in Raipur. Our belief lies in teaching essential qualities to the students that help them to face the challenges with efficiency in the future and due to this uniqueness of teaching qualities makes Gurukul as one of the preferred International school.
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