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HOD Commerce

₹12L – ₹23L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 8 Aug
Patna, Biharfull-timePosted 17d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
St. Karen's Secondary School
City
Patna
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹23L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
8 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Patna — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.4L
per year
Typical
₹17.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

at St. Karen's Secondary School

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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

Applications are invited for a HOD Commerce at St. Karen's Secondary School in Patna, Bihar. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. St. Karen's Secondary School, established 1990, is a senior secondary school in Patna, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.4 LPA – ₹22.6 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 online from this page to be considered by St. Karen's Secondary School. 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.

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.

How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

How do I apply for this HOD Commerce vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

St. Karen's Secondary School

Key facts about St. Karen's Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1990
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MARYKUTTY THOMAS
Affiliation #
330051
Address
KHAGAUL ROAD, DANAPUR PATNA BIHAR, Khagaul Road, Patna, Bihar, 801503

St. Karen's Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Patna, Bihar.

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