HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- St.marys English Medium School, Lathdega
- City
- Sundargarh
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹8.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Sept 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Sundargarh — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Commerce
at St.marys English Medium School, Lathdega
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 21+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join St.marys English Medium School, Lathdega in Sundargarh, Odisha as our next HOD Commerce. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. St.marys English Medium School, Lathdega, established 2005, is a secondary campus in Sundargarh, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the HOD Commerce reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.8 LPA – ₹8.3 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so St.marys English Medium School, Lathdega receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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 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.
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Sundargarh?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Commerce pay in Sundargarh varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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 does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Sundargarh), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
St.marys English Medium School, Lathdega
Key facts about St.marys English Medium School, Lathdega
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- BASANTI EKKA
- Affiliation #
- 1530234
St.marys English Medium School, Lathdega is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Sundargarh, Odisha.
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