HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- St. Mary Convent Higher Secondary School
- City
- Bhopal
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 16 May 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Bhopal — snapshot
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HOD Commerce
at St. Mary Convent Higher Secondary School
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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.
Job description
Overview
St. Mary Convent Higher Secondary School in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh is accepting applications for a HOD Commerce. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About the institution: St. Mary Convent Higher Secondary School in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1982, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. What the role looks like: the HOD Commerce owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.6 LPA – ₹20.9 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so St. Mary Convent Higher Secondary School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — St. Mary Convent Higher Secondary School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St. Mary Convent Higher Secondary School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Commerce roles in Bhopal.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
St. Mary Convent Higher Secondary School
Key facts about St. Mary Convent Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1982
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MARIA JAGTAP
- Affiliation #
- 1030110
St. Mary Convent Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
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