HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- St. Johns School, English Medium
- City
- Simdega
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at St. Johns School, English Medium
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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
St. Johns School, English Medium has opened applications for a HOD Commerce in Simdega, Jharkhand. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. St. Johns School, English Medium, established 1991, runs as a secondary campus in Simdega, Jharkhand — 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. Position: as HOD Commerce, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.2 LPA – ₹17.4 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St. Johns School, English Medium. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
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Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
St. Johns School, English Medium
Key facts about St. Johns School, English Medium
- Founded
- 1991
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAJ LAXMI VERMA
- Affiliation #
- 3430278
St. Johns School, English Medium is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1991, located in Simdega, Jharkhand.
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