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HOD Commerce

₹9.5L – ₹16L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 23 Aug
Chandigarh, Chandigarhfull-timePosted 22d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
St. John's High School
City
Chandigarh
State
Chandigarh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.5L – ₹16L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Closing date
23 Aug 2026
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HOD Commerce

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

St. John's High School is hiring a HOD Commerce in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. St. John's High School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh operates as a senior secondary school, established 1960, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.5 LPA – ₹16.5 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so St. John's High School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

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What kind of professional development is offered?

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About the school

St. John's High School

Key facts about St. John's High School

Key facts
Founded
1960
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RAJASHREE VIPIN
Affiliation #
2630038
Address
SECTOR 26 CHANDIGARH, Sector 26, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160

St. John's High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1960, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.

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