Kolkata: HOD Commerce — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya Job at Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
- School
- Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.7L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a HOD Commerce — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya. The school has been running for 110+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Barabazar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Kolkata), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
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 this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
About Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1916, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Barabazar, Kolkata.
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