HOD Commerce — St. Margaret Convent School Opening — St. Margaret Convent School, Kolkata
St. Margaret Convent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — St. Margaret Convent School
- School
- St. Margaret Convent School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.7L – ₹9.1L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Commerce — St. Margaret Convent School at St. Margaret Convent School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 5+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Margaret Convent School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: St. Margaret Convent School is a CBSE Day School in Barasat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — St. Margaret Convent School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce — St. Margaret Convent School?
Most HOD Commerce — St. Margaret Convent School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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.
About St. Margaret Convent School
St. Margaret Convent School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2021, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Margaret Convent School is a CBSE Day School in Barasat, Kolkata.
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Perks
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