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HOD Commerce

₹11L – ₹16L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 14 Aug
Kanyakumari, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 3d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
St.jude's Hi-tech School
City
Kanyakumari
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹16L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
14 Aug 2026
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HOD Commerce

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

St.jude's Hi-tech School in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu is inviting applications for a HOD Commerce. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. St.jude's Hi-tech School, established 2021, is a senior secondary school in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as HOD Commerce, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.4 LPA – ₹15.7 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.jude's Hi-tech School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

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.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

St.jude's Hi-tech School

Key facts about St.jude's Hi-tech School

Key facts
Founded
2021
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
M EUGENE RAJ
Affiliation #
1931606
Address
11-12F, SOUTH NEERVAKUZHI, PALAPPALAM (PO), KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT, 11-12f, Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu, 629159

St.jude's Hi-tech School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2021, located in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu.

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