Kolkata: HOD Commerce — st. Joan's School Job at st. Joan's School
st. Joan's SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — st. Joan's School
- School
- st. Joan's School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.1L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
st. Joan's School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Commerce — st. Joan's School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 39+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
st. Joan's School, a CBSE 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: st. Joan's School is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — st. Joan's School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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 accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
st. Joan's School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce — st. Joan's School 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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
About st. Joan's School
st. Joan's School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
st. Joan's School is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.
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