HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- St. Josephs Academy
- City
- Krishnagiri
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at St. Josephs Academy
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a HOD Commerce to join St. Josephs Academy in Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About St. Josephs Academy: a secondary institution in Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2018,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the HOD Commerce is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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 (₹10.1 LPA – ₹19.5 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St. Josephs Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
St. Josephs Academy
Key facts about St. Josephs Academy
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- JOSEPHINE ANNAL AMALI
- Affiliation #
- 1931141
St. Josephs Academy is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu.
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