HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- St. Joseph Convent School
- City
- Wayanad
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹26L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce
at St. Joseph Convent School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 53+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at St. Joseph Convent School as a HOD Commerce in Wayanad, Kerala. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About the institution: St. Joseph Convent School in Wayanad, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1973, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the HOD Commerce reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.9 LPA – ₹25.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Joseph Convent School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is St. Joseph Convent School located?
The school is in Wayanad, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Joseph Convent School
Key facts about St. Joseph Convent School
- Founded
- 1973
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Mary A J
- Affiliation #
- 930208
St. Joseph Convent School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1973, located in Wayanad, Kerala.
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