HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy
- City
- South 24-pargana
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce salary in South 24-pargana — snapshot
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HOD Commerce
at SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy
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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
SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy in South 24-pargana, West Bengal is seeking a HOD Commerce who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy, established 2017, runs as a senior secondary campus in South 24-pargana, West Bengal — 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹11.7 LPA – ₹14.5 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 SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
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.
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 South 24-pargana.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy
Key facts about SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Susmita Pal
- Affiliation #
- 2430272
SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in South 24-pargana, West Bengal.
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